How far is New Britain, CT from Somers, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Somers, CT is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Somers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Somers.
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Start on Whiting Street
11 m · 7 sec · Whiting Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Square
1212 ft · 24 sec · Franklin Square
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Continue on Elm Street
595 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1827 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto CT 9 North: Newington
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 175: Newington
1137 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on Wells Road
661 ft · 16 sec · Wells Road
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Take the ramp left
1045 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike
6.5 mi · 9 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville
963 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
917 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Talcottville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road
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Continue on Windsor Avenue
2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue
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Continue on Union Street
849 ft · 20 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Street
565 ft · 12 sec · West Street
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Continue on West Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road
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Continue on Somers Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Somers Road
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Continue on South Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
116 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
26 m · 6 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 Somers.
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.
I 84 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
6.58 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Britain and Rain Showers Likely near Somers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Somers?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from New Britain and 16.6 miles from Somers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Britain and Rain Showers Likely near Somers.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Somers. Straight-line distance: 28.22 mi (45.41 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 Somers
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 10,741 |
| Coordinates | 41.9853700, -72.4462000 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somers (-72.4462, 41.98537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.68 | $11.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
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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