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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.27 mi
01h 00m
Flight
39.89 mi
64.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.89 mi
Kilometers
64.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.27 mi
Kilometers
79.3 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Redding
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redding
2026-04-22T23:51
Arrive New Britain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redding
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
Middlebury
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Redding
24.5 mi
00h 30m
To New Britain
24.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Tariffville as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Cross Highway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    2838 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    50 m · 4 sec · Church Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Poverty Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Key Rock Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Key Rock Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Sugar Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Sugar Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Glover Avenue

    1115 ft · 31 sec · Glover Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Glover Avenue

    54 m · 7 sec · Glover Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Queen Street

    1357 ft · 42 sec · Queen Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Hill Road

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Church Hill Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Waterbury

    34.9 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown New Britain

    809 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus Boulevard

    1901 ft · 60 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1694 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square

  17. 17

    Turn left

    59 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
34.9 mi · 71%
Poverty Hollow Road
3.73 mi · 8%
Sugar Street
2.48 mi · 5%
CT 72 East
2.2 mi · 4%
Cross Highway
1.89 mi · 4%
Church Hill Road
1.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury
00h 30m from Redding
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

32 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redding and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 39.89 mi (64.19 km).

Redding

#1 Redding

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,051
Coordinates41.3026000, -73.3834500
Altitude181
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: Cross Highway (-73.383478, 41.302734)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Redding and New Britain. The current time is 23:51:48.

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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.