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

The driving distance from Noank, CT to New Britain, CT is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
59.02 mi
01h 03m
Flight
46.88 mi
75.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.88 mi
Kilometers
75.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.02 mi
Kilometers
94.98 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Noank
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noank
2026-04-19T07:59
Arrive New Britain
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Noank
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
Deep River
CT

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

From Noank
29.1 mi
00h 31m
To New Britain
30 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    1254 ft · 32 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brook Street

    2065 ft · 1 min · Brook Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Groton Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Groton Long Point Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Poquonnock Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poquonnock Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Long Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 12

    117 m · 8 sec · Route 12

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2997 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1229 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    33.4 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
34.2 mi · 58%
Route 12
17.2 mi · 29%
Long Hill Road
1.55 mi · 3%
Fort Hill Road
1.42 mi · 2%
Groton Long Point Road
1.21 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 North

Continue straight

33.4 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deep River
00h 31m from Noank
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Noank and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Deep River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Noank and 30 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Noank and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Deep River

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

11 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

29 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

33 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noank and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 46.88 mi (75.44 km).

Noank

#1 Noank

Census designated place

Population1,796
Coordinates41.3278800, -71.9906300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
New Britain

#2 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-71.990836, 41.327876)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.41
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.21 $16.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.86 $10.10 $20.21
Diesel $6.00 $12.47 $24.95

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Noank and New Britain. The current time is 07:59:07.

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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.