How far is New Britain, CT from Gales Ferry, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Gales Ferry, CT is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Gales Ferry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Gales Ferry.
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Start on Whiting Street
11 m · 8 sec · Whiting Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1582 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Ellis Street
709 ft · 23 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard
49 m · 4 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
2654 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich
1622 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2125 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South: New Haven
1466 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2A East: Preston, Ledyard
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Military Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Military Highway
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Gales Ferry.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving New Britain and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gales Ferry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Gales Ferry?
The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from New Britain and 29.6 miles from Gales Ferry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around New Britain and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gales Ferry.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlborough.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Gales Ferry. Straight-line distance: 39.46 mi (63.5 km).
#1 New Britain
The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 72,198 |
| Coordinates | 41.6612100, -72.7795400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gales Ferry
Gales Ferry is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4298200, -72.0820200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gales Ferry (-72.08202, 41.42982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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