How far is New Britain, CT from Lake Pocotopaug, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Lake Pocotopaug, CT is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Lake Pocotopaug.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Lake Pocotopaug.
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Start on Whiting Street
11 m · 8 sec · Whiting Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1582 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Ellis Street
709 ft · 23 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard
49 m · 4 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Saint John's Square
986 ft · 31 sec · Saint John's Square
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marlborough Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street
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Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road
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Continue on West High Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
945 ft · 26 sec · Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Lake Pocotopaug.
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.
Columbus Boulevard
Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Britain and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lake Pocotopaug.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Lake Pocotopaug?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from New Britain and 10.9 miles from Lake Pocotopaug.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around New Britain and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lake Pocotopaug.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portland.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Lake Pocotopaug. Straight-line distance: 14.56 mi (23.44 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 Lake Pocotopaug
Census designated place
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 41.5984300, -72.5103700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Pocotopaug (-72.51037, 41.59843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
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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