How far is North Stonington, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from North Stonington, CT to New Britain, CT is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Stonington and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stonington and New Britain.
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Start on Main Street
105 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Rocky Hollow Road
873 ft · 30 sec · Rocky Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Norwich-Westerly Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwich-Westerly Road
79 m · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Norwich-Westerly Road
1.3 km · 57 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: New London
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
1229 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
33.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left
2221 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington
843 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto New Britain Road
73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
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 North Stonington and New Britain.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Stonington 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 North Stonington to New Britain?
The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Essex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from North Stonington and 34.2 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Stonington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Essex
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 Essex.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Mystic station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Stonington and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 48.88 mi (78.67 km).
#1 North Stonington
City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 5,197 |
| Coordinates | 41.4409300, -71.8811800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
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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