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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to South Woodstock, CT is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
56.79 mi
01h 20m
Flight
46.39 mi
74.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.39 mi
Kilometers
74.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.79 mi
Kilometers
91.39 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Woodstock
Sat, Apr 18, 11:25 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-18T10:04
Arrive South Woodstock
Sat, Apr 18, 11:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Tolland
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
28.3 mi
00h 40m
To South Woodstock
28.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Berlin Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 190: Union

    1056 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Buckley Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bigelow Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Lawson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Route 169

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Route 169

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road

    83 m · 12 sec · Stone Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stone Bridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
26.8 mi · 47%
Berlin Turnpike
7.91 mi · 14%
Old Turnpike Road
6.33 mi · 11%
Route 169
4.39 mi · 8%
Cedar Street
2.77 mi · 5%
Bigelow Hollow Road
2.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

26.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolland
00h 40m from New Britain
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Britain and Mostly Cloudy near South Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Tolland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from New Britain and 28.5 miles from South Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Britain and Mostly Cloudy near South Woodstock.

Stop Ideas Near Tolland

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

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

RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Windsor station

23 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

32 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and South Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 46.39 mi (74.66 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Woodstock

Village and census-designated place in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Population1,291
Coordinates41.9389900, -71.9595200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: South Woodstock (-71.95952, 41.93899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and South Woodstock. The current time is 10:04:19.

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.