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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Sherman, CT is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.87 mi
01h 18m
Flight
37.42 mi
60.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.42 mi
Kilometers
60.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.87 mi
Kilometers
86.7 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherman
Tue, May 5, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Tue, May 5, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-05T00:30
Arrive Sherman
Tue, May 5, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Litchfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
26.9 mi
00h 39m
To Sherman
27 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Tuesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton

    1256 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 118 West: Torrington, Litchfield

    53 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Litchfield Road

    685 ft · 14 sec · Litchfield Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Street

    156 m · 11 sec · East Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Street

    81 m · 8 sec · East Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Bantam Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  28. 28

    Continue on New Milford Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike

  29. 29

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Park Lane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street

  32. 32

    Continue on East Street

    1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2650 ft · 41 sec · Bridge Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Kent Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Kent Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Sherman Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sherman Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Route 37 East

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Route 37 East

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 37 East

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
10.7 mi · 20%
CT 72 West
7.75 mi · 14%
East Street
6.16 mi · 11%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 10%
Litchfield Road
3.64 mi · 7%
Litchfield Turnpike
3.38 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

6.6 mi · 00h 08m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield
00h 39m from New Britain
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Britain and Mostly Sunny near Sherman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from New Britain and 27 miles from Sherman.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Britain and Mostly Sunny near Sherman.

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield

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 Litchfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.8 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 12.2 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 Litchfield.

RAIL

Berlin

37 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

40 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

42 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

44 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 37.42 mi (60.22 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Sherman

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,610
Coordinates41.5792600, -73.4956800
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Sherman (-73.49568, 41.57926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$14.99
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.50 $14.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.23 $18.46
Diesel $6.00 $11.39 $22.79

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Sherman. The current time is 00:30:12.

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.