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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Newington, CT is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.69 mi
00h 08m
Flight
3.83 mi
6.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.83 mi
Kilometers
6.17 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.69 mi
Kilometers
7.54 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newington
Fri, May 1, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Fri, May 1, 9:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-01T21:30
Arrive Newington
Fri, May 1, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Britain
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Kensington
CT

District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London

From New Britain
2.4 mi
00h 04m
To Newington
2.4 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
Newington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1212 ft · 24 sec · Franklin Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    595 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1827 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto CT 9 North: Newington

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 175: Newington

    1137 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
212.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
2.02 mi · 43%
Cedar Street
1.75 mi · 37%
Chestnut Street
0.35 mi · 7%
Franklin Square
0.23 mi · 5%
CT 175
0.22 mi · 5%
Elm Street
0.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 North

Merge slight left

1.79 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
3.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 04m from New Britain
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Britain and Sunny near Newington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from New Britain and 2.4 miles from Newington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

11 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

16 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Newington. Straight-line distance: 3.83 mi (6.17 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Newington

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population29,868
Coordinates41.6978800, -72.7237100
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Newington (-72.72371, 41.69788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.63 L · about $0.67
Round trip
$1.34
0.34 gal · 1.26 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.67 $1.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.76 $1.52
Premium $4.86 $0.83 $1.65
Diesel $6.00 $1.02 $2.04

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Newington. The current time is 21:30:40.

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.