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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Seymour, CT is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.88 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.85 mi
38.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.85 mi
Kilometers
38.39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.88 mi
Kilometers
49.7 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seymour
Tue, May 26, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Tue, May 26, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-26T11:32
Arrive Seymour
Tue, May 26, 12:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Britain
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Prospect
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
15.4 mi
00h 21m
To Seymour
15.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Tuesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1212 ft · 29 sec · Franklin Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2397 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    112 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CT 72 West: Bristol

    644 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street, Scott Road

    1254 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Scott Road

    107 m · 15 sec · Scott Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Reidville Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harpers Ferry Road

    1604 ft · 34 sec · Harpers Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pearl Lake Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Baldwin Street

    1814 ft · 38 sec · Baldwin Street

  14. 14

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

    3155 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    928 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour

    1100 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 67 West: Bank Road, Seymour, Oxford

    131 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Derby Street

    1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bank Street

    571 ft · 13 sec · Bank Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 72 West
17 mi · 55%
CT 8 South
8.14 mi · 26%
Pearl Lake Road
1.54 mi · 5%
Reidville Drive
1 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.6 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 72 West

Keep slight left

13.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect
00h 21m from New Britain
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New Britain and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from New Britain and 15.5 miles from Seymour.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Britain and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

14 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

15 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

23 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 23.85 mi (38.39 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Seymour

Town in Connecticut

Population16,326
Coordinates41.3967600, -73.0759400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Seymour (-73.07594, 41.39676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.59
Diesel $6.00 $6.54 $13.07

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Seymour. The current time is 11:32:33.

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.