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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Kent, CT is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.44 mi
01h 14m
Flight
36.26 mi
58.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.26 mi
Kilometers
58.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.44 mi
Kilometers
79.56 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Fri, May 1, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Fri, May 1, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-01T09:53
Arrive Kent
Fri, May 1, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Torrington
CT

City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA

From New Britain
24.7 mi
00h 37m
To Kent
24.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1212 ft · 29 sec · Franklin Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2397 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    112 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CT 72 West: Bristol

    644 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto School Street

    1910 ft · 29 sec · School Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Divinity Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Divinity Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 42 sec · Canal Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton

    1256 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 118 West: Torrington, Litchfield

    53 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Litchfield Road

    685 ft · 14 sec · Litchfield Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Street

    156 m · 11 sec · East Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Street

    81 m · 8 sec · East Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Bantam Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Litchfield Turnpike

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Warren Road

    1306 ft · 26 sec · Warren Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Woodville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Woodville Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Kent Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Kent Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Segar Mountain Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Segar Mountain Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto South Kent Road

    2424 ft · 48 sec · South Kent Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Maple Street

    782 ft · 19 sec · Maple Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    42 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn sharp left

    24 m · 3 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
10.7 mi · 22%
CT 72 West
7.75 mi · 16%
East Street
5.85 mi · 12%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 11%
Segar Mountain Road
4.93 mi · 10%
Kent Road
2.98 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

6.6 mi · 00h 08m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Torrington
00h 37m from New Britain
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Britain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from New Britain and 24.7 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Torrington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Torrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

West Cornwall , CT
16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office,Park
Bristol City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Bristol City Hall

Bristol , CT
111 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
Rating 4.2/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.

RAIL

Berlin

35 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

37 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

39 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

40 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Kent. Straight-line distance: 36.26 mi (58.35 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Kent

Town in Connecticut

Population2,766
Coordinates41.7248200, -73.4770700
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Kent (-73.47707, 41.72482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.76 $15.51
Premium $4.86 $8.45 $16.91
Diesel $6.00 $10.43 $20.87

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Kent. The current time is 09:53:00.

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.