How far is Newington, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Newington, CT to New Britain, CT is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newington and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newington and New Britain.
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Start on Main Street
14 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on East Street
143 m · 17 sec · East Street
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Take the ramp left toward CT 9 South: Middletown
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Chestnut Street
1545 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
595 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
1680 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Turn right onto Whiting Street
1172 ft · 32 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 Newington 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.
Cedar Street
Turn left onto Cedar Street
1.82 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Newington and Sunny near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newington to New Britain?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Newington and 3.2 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newington and Sunny near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
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 Kensington.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newington and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 3.83 mi (6.17 km).
#1 Newington
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 29,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6978800, -72.7237100 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
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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