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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Hartford, CT is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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
11.64 mi
00h 14m
Flight
8.59 mi
13.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.59 mi
Kilometers
13.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.64 mi
Kilometers
18.74 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Hartford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 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
West Hartford
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
5.8 mi
00h 07m
To Hartford
5.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Tariffville as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Tariffville as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1212 ft · 24 sec · Franklin Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    595 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1827 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto CT 9 North: Newington

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2999 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street

    740 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Capitol Avenue

    1499 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue

    101 m · 10 sec · Capitol Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Armory Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi · 45%
CT 9 North
4.57 mi · 39%
I 84 East
0.57 mi · 5%
Capitol Avenue
0.49 mi · 4%
Chestnut Street
0.35 mi · 3%
Franklin Square
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

5.3 mi · 00h 08m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hartford
00h 07m from New Britain
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Britain and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from New Britain and 5.8 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Britain and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near West Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

5 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

13 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

19 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 8.59 mi (13.83 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.56 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.23
0.82 gal · 3.12 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.62 $3.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.83 $3.65
Premium $4.86 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $6.00 $2.46 $4.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Hartford. The current time is 23:04:47.

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.