How far is New Britain, CT from Lakeside, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Lakeside, CT is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Lakeside.
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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 left
29 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 172: South Britain
1826 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto South Britain Road
1026 ft · 22 sec · South Britain Road
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Turn slight left onto Lakeside Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Lakeside Road
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Turn slight left onto Cedarcrest Drive
769 ft · 34 sec · Cedarcrest Drive
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Turn straight onto Luna Trail
553 ft · 24 sec · Luna Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Luna Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Lakeside.
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.
CT 72 West
Keep slight left
29 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Light Rain leaving New Britain and Rain near Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from New Britain and 17.7 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around New Britain and Rain near Lakeside.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 27.96 mi (45 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 Lakeside
Lakeside is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4331500, -73.2262300 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside (-73.22623, 41.43315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.22 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.89 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Diesel | $6.40 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
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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