How far is Redding, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Redding, CT to New Britain, CT is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redding and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding and New Britain.
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Start on Cross Highway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Highway
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Continue on Church Hill Road
2838 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on Church Hill Road
50 m · 4 sec · Church Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Poverty Hollow Road
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Continue on Key Rock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Key Rock Road
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Turn straight onto Sugar Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sugar Street
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Continue on Glover Avenue
1115 ft · 31 sec · Glover Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Glover Avenue
54 m · 7 sec · Glover Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Queen Street
1357 ft · 42 sec · Queen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Hill Road
1.1 km · 54 sec · Church Hill Road
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Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Waterbury
34.9 mi · 42 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 Redding and New Britain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Waterbury
34.9 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Redding and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redding to New Britain?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Middlebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Redding and 24.8 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Redding and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Middlebury
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 Middlebury.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redding and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 39.89 mi (64.19 km).
#1 Redding
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.3026000, -73.3834500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
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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