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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to North Stonington, CT is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.95 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.88 mi
78.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.88 mi
Kilometers
78.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.95 mi
Kilometers
102.92 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stonington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-19T03:46
Arrive North Stonington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Colchester
CT

Town in the U.

From New Britain
31.9 mi
00h 41m
To North Stonington
32 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    2654 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South

    2890 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Continue on Union Street

    1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway

    610 ft · 24 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    90 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Stonington Road

    1869 ft · 46 sec · Stonington Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Norwich-Westerly Road

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Norwich-Westerly Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Rocky Hollow Road

    873 ft · 24 sec · Rocky Hollow Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    105 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    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 North Stonington.

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
33.8 mi · 53%
Norwich-Westerly Road
11.6 mi · 18%
I 91 North
6.7 mi · 10%
Columbus Boulevard
5.85 mi · 9%
CT 3 North
2.37 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 East

Keep slight right

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 41m from New Britain
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Britain and Chance Rain Showers near North Stonington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from New Britain and 32 miles from North Stonington.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.92 one way or $17.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colchester

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

31 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

32 mi away
27 Water Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

33 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

36 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and North Stonington. Straight-line distance: 48.88 mi (78.67 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 Stonington

#2 North Stonington

City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population5,197
Coordinates41.4409300, -71.8811800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: North Stonington (-71.88118, 41.44093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.54 L · about $8.92
Round trip
$17.83
4.52 gal · 17.08 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.92 $17.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.07 $20.15
Premium $4.86 $10.98 $21.96
Diesel $6.00 $13.55 $27.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and North Stonington. The current time is 03:46:10.

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.