How far is Poquonock Bridge, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Poquonock Bridge, CT to New Britain, CT is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poquonock Bridge and New Britain.
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Start on the route
16 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Midway Oval
632 ft · 30 sec · Midway Oval
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Turn right onto Vergennes Court
127 m · 24 sec · Vergennes Court
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Turn left onto Fort Hill Road
3043 ft · 55 sec · Fort Hill Road
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Continue on Poquonnock Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poquonnock Road
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Continue on Long Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Route 12
117 m · 8 sec · Route 12
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Take the exit slight right
2997 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
16.6 mi · 21 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 Poquonock Bridge and New Britain.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Poquonock Bridge and Sunny near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poquonock Bridge to New Britain?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Poquonock Bridge and 28.7 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Poquonock Bridge and Sunny near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poquonock Bridge and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 44.74 mi (72.01 km).
#1 Poquonock Bridge
Census designated place
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.3451000, -72.0248000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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