How far is New Britain, CT from North Haven, CT?

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to North Haven, CT is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.03 mi
00h 28m
Flight
19.13 mi
30.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.13 mi
Kilometers
30.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.03 mi
Kilometers
35.45 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Haven
Fri, Apr 17, 6:42 PM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Fri, Apr 17, 7:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-17T18:14
Arrive North Haven
Fri, Apr 17, 6:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From New Britain
11 mi
00h 14m
To North Haven
11 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Friday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and North Haven.

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: East Berlin

    2126 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on North Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5

    929 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
10.3 mi · 47%
North Broad Street
3.73 mi · 17%
Berlin Turnpike
3.38 mi · 15%
Columbus Boulevard
2.76 mi · 13%
Washington Avenue
0.81 mi · 4%
CT 372
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

10 mi · 00h 12m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 14m from New Britain
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Britain and Chance Rain Showers near North Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Britain to North Haven?

The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from New Britain and 11 miles from North Haven.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Britain and Chance Rain Showers near North Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and North Haven. Straight-line distance: 19.13 mi (30.78 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
North Haven

#2 North Haven

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population23,556
Coordinates41.3909300, -72.8595400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: North Haven (-72.85954, 41.39093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
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.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.94 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.56 gal · 5.88 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.48 $6.95
Premium $4.86 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $6.00 $4.68 $9.36

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and North Haven. The current time is 18:14:08.

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.