How far is Prospect, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Prospect, CT to New Britain, CT is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect and New Britain.
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Start on Union City Road
41 m · 5 sec · Union City Road
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Turn right onto New Haven Road
150 m · 9 sec · New Haven Road
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2884 ft · 1 min · Waterbury Road
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Turn right onto Scott Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Scott Road
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Turn straight onto Austin Road
2652 ft · 1 min · Austin Road
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown New Britain
809 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Columbus Boulevard
1901 ft · 60 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
1694 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Square
1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square
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Turn left
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 Prospect 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.
Austin Road
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prospect 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 Prospect to New Britain?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Prospect and 9.8 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prospect and Mostly Clear near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
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 Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 15.05 mi (24.22 km).
#1 Prospect
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,755 |
| Coordinates | 41.5023200, -72.9787200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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