How far is Salisbury, CT from New Britain, CT?

The driving distance from Salisbury, CT to New Britain, CT is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.51 mi
01h 21m
Flight
39.84 mi
64.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.84 mi
Kilometers
64.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.51 mi
Kilometers
86.11 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-05-12T19:31
Arrive New Britain
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salisbury
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
Torrington
CT

City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA

From Salisbury
25.9 mi
00h 40m
To New Britain
27.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and New Britain.

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    799 ft · 31 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1325 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Salmon Kill Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Salmon Kill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Brinton Hill Road

    19 m · 6 sec · Brinton Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Brinton Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Brinton Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dugway Road

    2056 ft · 60 sec · Dugway Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Falls Mountain Road

    79 m · 7 sec · Falls Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Water Street

    2263 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Brewster Road

    1228 ft · 25 sec · Brewster Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1575 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 126

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 126

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Huntsville-South Canaan Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Huntsville-South Canaan Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hollenbeck Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hollenbeck Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · North Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Torrington Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Torrington Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Torrington Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Elm Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Columbus Street

    699 ft · 16 sec · Columbus Street

  21. 21

    Continue on CT 8 South: Waterbury

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: Bristol

    1687 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 44 sec · Canal Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Park Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Park Street

  29. 29

    Continue on School Street

    1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street

  33. 33

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown New Britain

    809 ft · 22 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Columbus Boulevard

    1901 ft · 60 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1694 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square

  38. 38

    Turn left

    59 m · 21 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury 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
40 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
9.96 mi · 19%
North Street
5.35 mi · 10%
Pine Street
4.94 mi · 9%
East Main Street
3.49 mi · 7%
Huntsville-South Canaan Road
3.41 mi · 6%
Salmon Kill Road
3.32 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight left

9.76 mi · 00h 11m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Torrington
00h 40m from Salisbury
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salisbury 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 Salisbury to New Britain?

The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Salisbury and 27.6 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Torrington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Torrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

West Cornwall , CT
16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office,Park
Bristol City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Bristol City Hall

Bristol , CT
111 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
Rating 4.2/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.

RAIL

Berlin

35 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

37 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

39 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

40 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 39.84 mi (64.12 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,584
Coordinates41.9834300, -73.4212300
Altitude210
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: Academy Street (-73.420818, 41.98294)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.91
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.46 $14.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $6.00 $11.33 $22.67

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and New Britain. The current time is 19:31:08.

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.