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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Madison, CT is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.39 mi
00h 54m
Flight
27.99 mi
45.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.99 mi
Kilometers
45.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.39 mi
Kilometers
53.74 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Tue, May 12, 6:59 PM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Tue, May 12, 7:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-12T18:04
Arrive Madison
Tue, May 12, 6:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Durham
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
16.7 mi
00h 27m
To Madison
16.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
Madison Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Tuesday
Using Wallingford as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 17 South: South Main Street

    2768 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    6.4 mi · 13 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Madison Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Durham Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Durham Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Durham Road

    113 m · 6 sec · Durham Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Durham Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Durham Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    51 m · 11 sec · Boston Post Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    52 m · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durham Road
11.7 mi · 35%
Columbus Boulevard
11.6 mi · 35%
South Main Street
6.7 mi · 20%
Madison Road
2.63 mi · 8%
CT 17 South
0.52 mi · 2%
Ellis Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbus Boulevard

Merge slight left

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durham
00h 27m from New Britain
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Britain and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from New Britain and 16.7 miles from Madison.

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 5.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Britain and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Durham

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

12 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

12 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

18 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Madison. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.04 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Madison

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population17,924
Coordinates41.2795400, -72.5984300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Madison (-72.59843, 41.27954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.86 $5.73 $11.46
Diesel $6.00 $7.08 $14.15

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Madison. The current time is 18:04:47.

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.