How far is New Britain, CT from Washington, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Washington, CT is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Washington.
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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 · 29 sec · Franklin Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
2397 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
112 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 72 West: Bristol
644 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
84 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto School Street
1910 ft · 29 sec · School Street
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Continue on Divinity Street
60 m · 3 sec · Divinity Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on Terryville Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road
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Turn left onto Canal Street
2108 ft · 42 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, CT 254: Thomaston, Watertown
1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Branch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Branch Road
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Continue on Thomaston Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road
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Continue on East Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Street
67 m · 4 sec · West Street
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Continue on Lakeside Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Road
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Continue on Old Litchfield Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Litchfield Road
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Turn right onto Blackville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Blackville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bee Brook Road
1448 ft · 34 sec · Bee Brook Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Green Hill Road
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Turn left onto Wykeham Road
113 m · 11 sec · Wykeham Road
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Turn left onto Old North Road
10 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Washington.
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.
CT 72 West
Keep slight right
4.44 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Britain and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Washington?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from New Britain and 17.3 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around New Britain and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Thomaston
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 Thomaston.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Washington. Straight-line distance: 27.5 mi (44.26 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 Washington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,419 |
| Coordinates | 41.6314800, -73.3106700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-73.31067, 41.63148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
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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