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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Plainfield, CT is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
63.72 mi
01h 16m
Flight
44.63 mi
71.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.63 mi
Kilometers
71.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.72 mi
Kilometers
102.55 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainfield
Sat, May 2, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Sat, May 2, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-02T08:48
Arrive Plainfield
Sat, May 2, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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

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
Colchester
CT

Town in the U.

From New Britain
31.8 mi
00h 38m
To Plainfield
31.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
Plainfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Saturday
Using Norwich as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Providence

    1070 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lathrop Road

    796 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lathrop Road

    1262 ft · 33 sec · Lathrop Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Norwich Road

    1 km · 1 min · Norwich Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Norwich Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
32.8 mi · 51%
I 395 North
14.6 mi · 23%
I 91 North
6.7 mi · 11%
Columbus Boulevard
5.85 mi · 9%
CT 3 North
2.37 mi · 4%
Norwich Road
0.63 mi · 1%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 38m from New Britain
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Britain and Chance Rain Showers near Plainfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 31.8 miles from New Britain and 31.9 miles from Plainfield.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Britain and Chance Rain Showers near Plainfield.

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 Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 44.63 mi (71.82 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Plainfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population15,084
Coordinates41.6764900, -71.9150700
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Plainfield (-71.91507, 41.67649)

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
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.88
Round trip
$17.75
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.88 $17.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.03 $20.06
Premium $4.86 $10.93 $21.86
Diesel $6.00 $13.49 $26.99

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 Plainfield. The current time is 08:48:46.

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.