How far is New Britain, CT from Willimantic, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Willimantic, CT is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 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.
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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 Willimantic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Willimantic.
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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 right to continue on I 384 East: Providence
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Middletown Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs, Willimantic
1147 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
138 m · 13 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Valley Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
750 ft · 22 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
59 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
44 m · 10 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 Willimantic.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 384 East
Continue straight
11.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Britain and Mostly Sunny near Willimantic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Willimantic?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from New Britain and 19 miles from Willimantic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Britain and Mostly Sunny near Willimantic.
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 Willimantic. Straight-line distance: 29.68 mi (47.77 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 Willimantic
Town in the U.
| Population | 17,737 |
| Coordinates | 41.7106500, -72.2081300 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willimantic (-72.20813, 41.71065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
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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