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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Guilford, CT is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
32.67 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.21 mi
42.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.21 mi
Kilometers
42.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.67 mi
Kilometers
52.57 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Sat, May 30, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Sat, May 30, 7:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-30T17:30
Arrive Guilford
Sat, May 30, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
16.3 mi
00h 25m
To Guilford
16.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
56°F
This Afternoon
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph N
Destination
Guilford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
58°F
This Afternoon
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: East Berlin

    2126 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on North Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 150: Wallingford

    984 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    42 m · 11 sec · East Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Airline Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Airline Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodhouse Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodhouse Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clintonville Road

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Clintonville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Post Road

    132 m · 9 sec · Old Post Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Middletown Avenue

    74 m · 6 sec · Middletown Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Forest Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Forest Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Foxon Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Foxon Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Notch Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Notch Hill Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boston Post Road

    70 m · 4 sec · Boston Post Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Boston Post Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Post Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Street

    69 m · 6 sec · State Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
5.67 mi · 17%
Forest Road
4.37 mi · 13%
Boston Post Road
3.98 mi · 12%
North Broad Street
3.73 mi · 11%
Berlin Turnpike
3.38 mi · 10%
Woodhouse Avenue
3.18 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

5.43 mi · 00h 06m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 25m from New Britain
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Britain and Chance Rain Showers near Guilford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from New Britain and 16.3 miles from Guilford.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Britain and Chance Rain Showers near Guilford.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 26.21 mi (42.18 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Guilford

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population22,043
Coordinates41.2889900, -72.6817600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Guilford (-72.68176, 41.28899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.13 $10.25
Premium $4.86 $5.59 $11.17
Diesel $6.00 $6.90 $13.79

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Guilford. The current time is 17:30:11.

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.