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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Whiting Street
11 m · 7 sec · Whiting Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Square
1212 ft · 29 sec · Franklin Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
2397 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
112 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 72 West: Bristol
644 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
84 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto School Street
1910 ft · 29 sec · School Street
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Continue on Divinity Street
60 m · 3 sec · Divinity Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on Terryville Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road
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Turn left onto Canal Street
2108 ft · 42 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton
1256 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 118 West: Torrington, Litchfield
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Litchfield Road
685 ft · 14 sec · Litchfield Road
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Continue on East Street
156 m · 11 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Street
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Continue on East Street
81 m · 8 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
1.2 km · 56 sec · Litchfield Turnpike
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Turn right onto Warren Road
1306 ft · 26 sec · Warren Road
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Continue on Woodville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Woodville Road
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Continue on Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Kent Road
3 mi · 5 min · Kent Road
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Continue on Segar Mountain Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Segar Mountain Road
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Turn straight onto South Kent Road
2424 ft · 48 sec · South Kent Road
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Continue on Maple Street
782 ft · 19 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
42 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn sharp left
24 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Kent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cornwall Town Hall
Bristol City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Kent. Straight-line distance: 36.26 mi (58.35 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 Kent
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 41.7248200, -73.4770700 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kent (-73.47707, 41.72482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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