How far is New Britain, CT from Jewett City, CT?

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Jewett City, CT is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
57.5 mi
01h 10m
Flight
41.41 mi
66.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.41 mi
Kilometers
66.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.5 mi
Kilometers
92.54 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jewett City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-19T05:26
Arrive Jewett City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Marlborough
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
28.7 mi
00h 35m
To Jewett City
28.8 mi
00h 35m

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
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Jewett City.

  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 right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Providence

    1070 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 12: Griswold, Jewett City

    1242 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · River Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2278 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ashland Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Ashland Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ashland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
32.8 mi · 57%
I 395 North
7.67 mi · 13%
I 91 North
6.7 mi · 12%
Columbus Boulevard
5.85 mi · 10%
CT 3 North
2.37 mi · 4%
River Road
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlborough
00h 35m from New Britain
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Britain and Patchy Fog then Rain Showers near Jewett City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Jewett City?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 28.7 miles from New Britain and 28.8 miles from Jewett City.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Britain and Patchy Fog then Rain Showers near Jewett City.

Stop Ideas Near Marlborough

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

24 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

29 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Jewett City. Straight-line distance: 41.41 mi (66.65 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Jewett City

#2 Jewett City

City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America

Population3,396
Coordinates41.6067700, -71.9809100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Jewett City (-71.98091, 41.60677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $6.00 $12.17 $24.35

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 Jewett City. The current time is 05:26:41.

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.