How far is New Britain, CT from South Windsor, CT?

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to South Windsor, CT is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
16.33 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.88 mi
22.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.88 mi
Kilometers
22.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.33 mi
Kilometers
26.28 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Windsor
Thu, Apr 30, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Thu, Apr 30, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-30T07:34
Arrive South Windsor
Thu, Apr 30, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Wethersfield
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
8.1 mi
00h 15m
To South Windsor
8.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Thursday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NE
Destination
South Windsor Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Thursday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and South Windsor.

  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

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Berlin Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5 North, CT 2: Main Street, Norwich, East River Drive

    1118 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 5 North: Main Street

    1890 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
4.95 mi · 30%
Berlin Turnpike
4.77 mi · 29%
Cedar Street
2.77 mi · 17%
CT 9 North
2.02 mi · 12%
US 5 North
0.57 mi · 3%
Chestnut Street
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Berlin Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike

4.77 mi · 00h 06m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wethersfield
00h 15m from New Britain
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Britain and Rain Showers near South Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Britain to South Windsor?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Wethersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from New Britain and 8.1 miles from South Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Britain and Rain Showers near South Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

15 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and South Windsor. Straight-line distance: 13.88 mi (22.34 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
South Windsor

#2 South Windsor

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,102
Coordinates41.8237100, -72.6212000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: South Windsor (-72.6212, 41.82371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.59 $5.17
Premium $4.86 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $6.00 $3.48 $6.96

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and South Windsor. The current time is 07:34:12.

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.