How far is New Hartford, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from New Hartford, CT to New Britain, CT is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Hartford and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hartford and New Britain.
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Start on Goose Green Road
8 m · 6 sec · Goose Green Road
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1124 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Reservoir Road
840 ft · 27 sec · Reservoir Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Albany Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike
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Turn right onto River Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Bridge Street
2219 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Burlington Avenue
581 ft · 12 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Turn straight onto Canton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Collinsville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Farmington Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Hartford, Waterbury
2556 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fienemann Road
1697 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Feinemann Road, New Britain, Central Connecticut State University
111 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Fienemann Road
2393 ft · 53 sec · Fienemann Road
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Beaver Street
1962 ft · 44 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Square
1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square
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Turn left
59 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Whiting Street
47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hartford and New Britain.
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.
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.
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 Clear leaving New Hartford and Mostly Clear near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hartford to New Britain?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from New Hartford and 12.9 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around New Hartford and Mostly Clear near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hartford and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 18.36 mi (29.54 km).
#1 New Hartford
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,639 |
| Coordinates | 41.8823200, -72.9770500 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Britain
The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 72,198 |
| Coordinates | 41.6612100, -72.7795400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
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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