How far is Old Mystic, CT from New Britain, CT?

The driving distance from Old Mystic, CT to New Britain, CT is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
59.91 mi
01h 01m
Flight
46.22 mi
74.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.22 mi
Kilometers
74.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.91 mi
Kilometers
96.41 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Old Mystic
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Mystic
2026-04-23T07:37
Arrive New Britain
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Mystic
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 Old Mystic
29.9 mi
00h 30m
To New Britain
30 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Old Mystic Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Thursday
Using Ledyard as the closest live forecast in the New London County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Mystic and New Britain.

  1. 1

    Start on Route 27

    154 m · 12 sec · Route 27

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1131 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Whitehall Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Whitehall Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

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

    1229 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    33.4 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
34.2 mi · 57%
Whitehall Avenue
24 mi · 40%
South Main Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.21 mi
CT 71
0.16 mi
Route 27
0.1 mi
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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deep River
00h 30m from Old Mystic
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Old Mystic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Mystic to New Britain?

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 29.9 miles from Old Mystic and 30 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Old Mystic is Partly Sunny.

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 Old Mystic and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 46.22 mi (74.39 km).

Old Mystic

#1 Old Mystic

Village in the United States

Population3,554
Coordinates41.3914900, -71.9617400
Altitude4
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: CT 27 (-71.961772, 41.391446)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.65
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.32 $16.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.40 $18.81
Premium $4.86 $10.25 $20.50
Diesel $6.00 $12.65 $25.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Mystic and New Britain. The current time is 07:37:10.

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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.