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

The driving distance from Scotland, CT to New Britain, CT is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
49.36 mi
00h 56m
Flight
36.11 mi
58.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.11 mi
Kilometers
58.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.36 mi
Kilometers
79.43 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Thu, May 14, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Scotland
Thu, May 14, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scotland
2026-05-14T04:51
Arrive New Britain
Thu, May 14, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scotland
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
Terramuggus
CT

Census designated place

From Scotland
25.4 mi
00h 28m
To New Britain
23.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Scotland Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    7 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Palmer Road

    89 m · 8 sec · Palmer Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Huntington Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Huntington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Scotland Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bricktop Road

    615 ft · 16 sec · Bricktop Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Tuckie Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Tuckie Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Post Road

    89 m · 6 sec · Boston Post Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    3219 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Middletown Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

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

    2533 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scotland 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 23%
I 91 South
6.02 mi · 12%
Boston Post Road
5.7 mi · 12%
CT 9 North
5.22 mi · 11%
Middletown Road
5.02 mi · 10%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 West

Merge slight left

11 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terramuggus
00h 28m from Scotland
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scotland and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scotland to New Britain?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Terramuggus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Scotland and 23.9 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:36 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Scotland and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Terramuggus

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scotland and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 36.11 mi (58.12 km).

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#1 Scotland

Town in Connecticut

Population1,664
Coordinates41.6984300, -72.0814600
Altitude85
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: Center Street (-72.081457, 41.698428)
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 14m
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
6.59 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Scotland and New Britain. The current time is 04:51:16.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.