How far is New Britain, CT from Winsted, CT?

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Winsted, CT is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
27.97 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.06 mi
37.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.06 mi
Kilometers
37.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.97 mi
Kilometers
45.02 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winsted
Tue, May 5, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Tue, May 5, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-05T01:45
Arrive Winsted
Tue, May 5, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Burlington
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
14 mi
00h 22m
To Winsted
14 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Tuesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Winsted.

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1212 ft · 29 sec · Franklin Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Beaver Street

    1962 ft · 42 sec · Beaver Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Fienemann Road

    1578 ft · 39 sec · Fienemann Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East: Hartford

    2154 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 4: Farmington

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Farmington Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Collinsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Canton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    581 ft · 15 sec · Burlington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Albany Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on New Hartford Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · New Hartford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    2600 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Park Place

    818 ft · 25 sec · Park Place

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Place

    742 ft · 28 sec · Park Place

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Place

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farmington Avenue
6.72 mi · 24%
Main Street
4.85 mi · 17%
New Hartford Road
4.47 mi · 16%
Canton Road
2.87 mi · 10%
Albany Turnpike
1.89 mi · 7%
River Road
1.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Farmington Avenue

Continue on Farmington Avenue

4.86 mi · 00h 08m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 22m from New Britain
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Britain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winsted.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Winsted?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from New Britain and 14 miles from Winsted.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Britain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winsted.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

22 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Winsted. Straight-line distance: 23.06 mi (37.11 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Winsted

#2 Winsted

City in Connecticut, United States

Population7,712
Coordinates41.9212100, -73.0601100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Winsted (-73.06011, 41.92121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.81
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.91 $7.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $4.86 $4.81 $9.62
Diesel $6.00 $5.94 $11.87

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Winsted. The current time is 01:45:52.

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.