How far is New Britain, CT from New Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to New Fairfield, CT is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and New Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and New Fairfield.
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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
43.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 37: New Fairfield
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 37: New Fairfield
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Street
130 m · 14 sec · North Street
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Continue on Padanaram Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Padanaram Road
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Continue on Pembroke Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn right
61 m · 15 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 New Fairfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
CT 72 West
Keep slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Britain and Rain Showers near New Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to New Fairfield?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Middlebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from New Britain and 26.2 miles from New Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Britain and Rain Showers near New Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Middlebury
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 Middlebury.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and New Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 38.9 mi (62.61 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 New Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.4664800, -73.4856800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Fairfield (-73.48568, 41.46648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
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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