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

The driving distance from Plymouth, CT to New Britain, CT is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.13 mi
22.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.13 mi
Kilometers
22.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16 mi
Kilometers
25.75 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-15T23:12
Arrive New Britain
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bristol
CT

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

From Plymouth
8 mi
00h 14m
To New Britain
8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    7 m · 7 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 44 sec · Canal Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Park Street

  7. 7

    Continue on School Street

    1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown New Britain

    809 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbus Boulevard

    1901 ft · 60 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1694 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square

  16. 16

    Turn left

    59 m · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Street
4.94 mi · 31%
Main Street
3.08 mi · 19%
CT 72 East
2.2 mi · 14%
Riverside Avenue
1.32 mi · 8%
Terryville Road
1.19 mi · 7%
Park Street
1.03 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pine Street

Turn left onto Pine Street

4.94 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 14m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to New Britain?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Plymouth and 8 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Mostly Clear near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 14.13 mi (22.74 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,552
Coordinates41.6720400, -73.0528900
Altitude214
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: North Street (-73.052955, 41.672031)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.50
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.25 $4.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.54 $5.08
Premium $4.86 $2.77 $5.54
Diesel $6.00 $3.42 $6.84

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and New Britain. The current time is 23:12:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.