How far is Rocky Hill, CT from New Britain, CT?

The driving distance from Rocky Hill, CT to New Britain, CT is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.01 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.25 mi
11.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.25 mi
Kilometers
11.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.01 mi
Kilometers
17.72 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Rocky Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky Hill
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive New Britain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rocky Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Rocky Hill
5.3 mi
00h 07m
To New Britain
5.7 mi
00h 07m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Hill and New Britain.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: New Britain

    2533 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Hill 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
5.22 mi · 47%
West Street
1.71 mi · 16%
I 91 South
1.64 mi · 15%
South Main Street
0.96 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 7%
CT 71
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 North

Merge slight left

4.32 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 07m from Rocky Hill
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rocky Hill to New Britain?

The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Rocky Hill and 5.7 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Hill and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 7.25 mi (11.66 km).

Rocky Hill

#1 Rocky Hill

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population20,037
Coordinates41.6648200, -72.6392600
Altitude34
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: (-72.639096, 41.664815)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.54
Round trip
$3.08
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.54 $3.08
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.74 $3.48
Premium $4.86 $1.89 $3.79
Diesel $6.00 $2.34 $4.68

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 Rocky Hill and New Britain. The current time is 01:59:59.

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.