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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Franklin, CT is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.05 mi
01h 04m
Flight
32.92 mi
52.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.92 mi
Kilometers
52.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.05 mi
Kilometers
82.16 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Mon, May 4, 8:12 PM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Mon, May 4, 9:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-04T19:07
Arrive Franklin
Mon, May 4, 8:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Britain
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Terramuggus
CT

Census designated place

From New Britain
25.5 mi
00h 32m
To Franklin
25.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Monday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 8 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1582 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ellis Street

    709 ft · 23 sec · Ellis Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard

    49 m · 4 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1974 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    2654 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 32 North: Yantic, Willimantic

    936 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 32 North: Yantic, Willimantic

    90 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    1978 ft · 30 sec · West Town Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Turnpike

    1160 ft · 15 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 32

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Route 32

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pound Hill Road

    1488 ft · 1 min · Pound Hill Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pound Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
31.3 mi · 61%
I 91 North
6.7 mi · 13%
Columbus Boulevard
5.85 mi · 11%
Route 32
3.27 mi · 6%
CT 3 North
2.37 mi · 5%
West Town Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 East

Keep slight right

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terramuggus
00h 32m from New Britain
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Britain and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Terramuggus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from New Britain and 25.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Terramuggus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Terramuggus, 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 Terramuggus.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 32.92 mi (52.98 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Franklin

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population1,914
Coordinates41.6089900, -72.1459100
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Franklin (-72.14591, 41.60899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.10 $14.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.02 $16.05
Premium $4.86 $8.74 $17.49
Diesel $6.00 $10.79 $21.59

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Franklin. The current time is 19:07:46.

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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.