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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Scotland, CT is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
45.68 mi
01h 08m
Flight
36.11 mi
58.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.11 mi
Kilometers
58.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.68 mi
Kilometers
73.51 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scotland
Thu, May 14, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Thu, May 14, 8:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-14T05:59
Arrive Scotland
Thu, May 14, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Bolton
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
22.8 mi
00h 34m
To Scotland
22.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SE
Destination
Scotland Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1212 ft · 24 sec · Franklin Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    595 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1827 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto CT 9 North: Newington

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 175: Newington

    1137 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Wells Road

    661 ft · 16 sec · Wells Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1045 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Berlin Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Middletown Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Middletown Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: University of Connecticut, Storrs

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on South Frontage Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Storrs Road

    787 ft · 13 sec · Storrs Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2559 ft · 46 sec · Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    2678 ft · 2 min · Ash Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1137 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Bricktop Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bricktop Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Brick Top Road

    977 ft · 28 sec · Brick Top Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Bricktop Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bricktop Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Scotland Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Huntington Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Huntington Road

  30. 30

    Turn sharp right onto Center Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 384 East
19.7 mi · 43%
Berlin Turnpike
7.91 mi · 17%
Middletown Road
3.15 mi · 7%
Cedar Street
2.77 mi · 6%
Huntington Road
2.06 mi · 5%
CT 9 North
2.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 384 East

Continue straight

11.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 34m from New Britain
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Britain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Scotland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from New Britain and 22.9 miles from Scotland.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Britain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Scotland.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

21 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor Locks

23 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Scotland. Straight-line distance: 36.11 mi (58.12 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
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#2 Scotland

Town in Connecticut

Population1,664
Coordinates41.6984300, -72.0814600
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Scotland (-72.08146, 41.69843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Scotland. The current time is 05:59:15.

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.