How far is New Britain, CT from Thompsonville, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Thompsonville, CT is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Thompsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Thompsonville.
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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
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2999 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 190 West: Suffield
1693 ft · 58 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 5
1180 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 5: Enfield
699 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Enfield Street
1951 ft · 52 sec · Enfield Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1247 ft · 43 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Thompsonville.
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 91 North
Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Britain and Partly Sunny near Thompsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Thompsonville?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Blue Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from New Britain and 15.4 miles from Thompsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Britain and Partly Sunny near Thompsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Blue Hills
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 Blue Hills.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Thompsonville. Straight-line distance: 25 mi (40.23 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 Thompsonville
Community in Connecticut
| Population | 8,577 |
| Coordinates | 41.9970400, -72.5989800 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompsonville (-72.59898, 41.99704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
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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