How far is New Britain, CT from Enfield, CT?

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Enfield, CT is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.81 mi
00h 39m
Flight
23.82 mi
38.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.82 mi
Kilometers
38.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.81 mi
Kilometers
46.36 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enfield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:53 PM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 4:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-18T15:13
Arrive Enfield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Britain
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Hartford
CT

Town of the United States

From New Britain
14.4 mi
00h 19m
To Enfield
14.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Enfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Enfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1212 ft · 24 sec · Franklin Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    595 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1827 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto CT 9 North: Newington

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2999 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: King Street

    1838 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto King Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · King Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Enfield Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Enfield Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Enfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
14.7 mi · 51%
I 84 East
6.65 mi · 23%
CT 9 North
4.57 mi · 16%
King Street
0.94 mi · 3%
Enfield Street
0.86 mi · 3%
US 5
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

14 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hartford
00h 19m from New Britain
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Britain and Partly Sunny near Enfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Enfield?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from New Britain and 14.4 miles from Enfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Britain and Partly Sunny near Enfield.

Stop Ideas Near East Hartford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Hartford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Hartford.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

8 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

21 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Enfield. Straight-line distance: 23.82 mi (38.33 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Enfield

#2 Enfield

Town in Connecticut, United States.

Population43,559
Coordinates41.9762100, -72.5917600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Enfield (-72.59176, 41.97621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.05
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.02 $8.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.55 $9.09
Premium $4.86 $4.96 $9.91
Diesel $6.00 $6.12 $12.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Enfield. The current time is 15:13:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.