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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Sharon, CT is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
51.56 mi
01h 16m
Flight
38.96 mi
62.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.96 mi
Kilometers
62.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.56 mi
Kilometers
82.98 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Thu, Apr 23, 11:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-23T09:11
Arrive Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 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
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Torrington
CT

City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA

From New Britain
25.7 mi
00h 38m
To Sharon
25.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto School Street

    1910 ft · 29 sec · School Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Divinity Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Divinity Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 42 sec · Canal Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  16. 16

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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

    1439 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Torrington Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharon Turnpike

    20 m · 1 sec · Sharon Turnpike

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Sharon Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Sharon Turnpike

  26. 26

    Continue on Bunker Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bunker Hill Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Cemetery Hill Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Cemetery Hill Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Furnace Brook Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Furnace Brook Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Kent Road

    594 ft · 10 sec · Kent Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Cornwall Bridge Road

    653 ft · 11 sec · Cornwall Bridge Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Cornwall Bridge Road

    7.7 mi · 14 min · Cornwall Bridge Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    1108 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  34. 34

    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 Sharon.

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
14.1 mi · 27%
Cornwall Bridge Road
7.77 mi · 15%
CT 72 West
7.75 mi · 15%
Sharon Turnpike
3.64 mi · 7%
Furnace Brook Road
3.42 mi · 7%
Goshen Road
2.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

9.82 mi · 00h 11m

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 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Torrington
00h 38m from New Britain
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 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?

Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from New Britain and 25.8 miles from Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Sharon is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Torrington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Torrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

West Cornwall , CT
16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office,Park
Bristol City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Bristol City Hall

Bristol , CT
111 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
Rating 4.2/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.

RAIL

Berlin

35 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

37 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

39 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

40 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 38.96 mi (62.7 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Sharon

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population2,691
Coordinates41.8792600, -73.4767900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Sharon (-73.47679, 41.87926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.36
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.18 $14.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.11 $16.22
Premium $4.86 $8.84 $17.68
Diesel $6.00 $10.91 $21.83

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Sharon. The current time is 09:11:54.

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.