How far is New Britain, CT from Rockville, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Rockville, CT is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Rockville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Rockville.
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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 · 24 sec · Franklin Square
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Continue on Elm Street
595 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1827 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto CT 9 North: Newington
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 175: Newington
1137 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on Wells Road
661 ft · 16 sec · Wells Road
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Take the ramp left
1045 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike
6.5 mi · 9 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville
963 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
917 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Talcottville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road
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Continue on Windsor Avenue
2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue
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Continue on Union Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
25 m · 3 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Rockville.
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.
I 84 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
6.58 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving New Britain and Sunny near Rockville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Rockville?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from New Britain and 12.7 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Britain and Sunny near Rockville.
Stop Ideas Near East Hartford
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 East Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.66 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 Rockville
Village of the town of Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,474 |
| Coordinates | 41.8667600, -72.4495300 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockville (-72.44953, 41.86676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
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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