How far is New Britain, CT from Rocky Hill, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Rocky Hill, CT is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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 Rocky Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Rocky Hill.
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Start on Whiting Street
11 m · 8 sec · Whiting Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1582 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Ellis Street
709 ft · 23 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard
49 m · 4 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
2654 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3: Rocky Hill, West Street
2463 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Rocky Hill.
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.
Columbus Boulevard
Merge slight left
5.45 mi · 00h 06m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Rocky Hill?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from New Britain and 5.7 miles from Rocky Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
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 Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Rocky Hill. Straight-line distance: 7.25 mi (11.66 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 Rocky Hill
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 20,037 |
| Coordinates | 41.6648200, -72.6392600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Hill (-72.63926, 41.66482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
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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