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

The driving distance from Pomfret, CT to New Britain, CT is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
54.82 mi
01h 04m
Flight
45.15 mi
72.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.15 mi
Kilometers
72.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.82 mi
Kilometers
88.23 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Sat, May 2, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in Pomfret
Sat, May 2, 3:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pomfret
2026-05-02T13:07
Arrive New Britain
Sat, May 2, 2:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pomfret
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
Bolton
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Pomfret
25.4 mi
00h 32m
To New Britain
29.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pomfret Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deerfield Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Brayman Hollow Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Eastford Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastford Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Ashford Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Russell Road

    149 m · 13 sec · Russell Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Cedar Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Cedar Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Street

    143 m · 17 sec · East Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward CT 9 South: Middletown

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward Chestnut Street

    1545 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    595 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard

    1680 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Whiting Street

    1172 ft · 32 sec · Whiting Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pomfret 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Turnpike
20.8 mi · 38%
CT 15 South
6.47 mi · 12%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 9%
Brayman Hollow Road
3.69 mi · 7%
East Cedar Street
2.81 mi · 5%
Ashford Center Road
2.75 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Boston Turnpike

Continue straight

8.49 mi · 00h 10m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 32m from Pomfret
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pomfret and Partly Sunny near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Pomfret and 29.5 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pomfret and Partly Sunny near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

21 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor Locks

23 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pomfret and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 45.15 mi (72.66 km).

Pomfret

#1 Pomfret

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population4,196
Coordinates41.8976000, -71.9625700
Altitude183
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: (-71.962626, 41.897569)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.23
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.61 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.86 $9.38 $18.75
Diesel $6.00 $11.57 $23.15

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Pomfret and New Britain. The current time is 13:07:09.

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.