How far is New Britain, CT from Groton, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Groton, CT is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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 07m.
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 Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Groton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Groton.
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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
34.1 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Thames Street, Downtown Groton
676 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
1464 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 10 sec
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Continue on North Street
1569 ft · 35 sec · North Street
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Continue on Mitchell Street
2610 ft · 55 sec · Mitchell Street
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Turn right onto Ledyard Avenue
616 ft · 33 sec · Ledyard Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Smith Street
8 m · 1 sec · Smith Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smith Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Groton.
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.
Columbus Boulevard
Merge slight left
34.1 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Rain Showers leaving New Britain and Rain Showers Likely near Groton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Groton?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from New Britain and 26.6 miles from Groton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Britain and Rain Showers Likely near Groton.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Groton. Straight-line distance: 42.17 mi (67.86 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 Groton
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 38,258 |
| Coordinates | 41.3501000, -72.0784100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groton (-72.07841, 41.3501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
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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