How far is New Britain, CT from Glastonbury Center, CT?

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Glastonbury Center, CT is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
19.78 mi
00h 26m
Flight
9.69 mi
15.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.69 mi
Kilometers
15.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.78 mi
Kilometers
31.83 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glastonbury Center
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-19T05:25
Arrive Glastonbury Center
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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

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
Rocky Hill
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
9.9 mi
00h 13m
To Glastonbury Center
9.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Glastonbury Center Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Glastonbury Center.

  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 left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
6.7 mi · 34%
Columbus Boulevard
5.85 mi · 30%
CT 2 East
4.42 mi · 22%
CT 3 North
2.37 mi · 12%
South Main Street
0.3 mi · 2%
Ellis Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

6.2 mi · 00h 07m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Hill
00h 13m from New Britain
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Britain and Rain Showers Likely near Glastonbury Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Glastonbury Center?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from New Britain and 9.9 miles from Glastonbury Center.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Britain and Rain Showers Likely near Glastonbury Center.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

12 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Glastonbury Center. Straight-line distance: 9.69 mi (15.59 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Glastonbury Center

#2 Glastonbury Center

Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States

Population7,387
Coordinates41.7009300, -72.5995300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Glastonbury Center (-72.59953, 41.70093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.12 $6.24
Premium $4.86 $3.40 $6.80
Diesel $6.00 $4.20 $8.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Glastonbury Center. The current time is 05:25:59.

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.