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

The driving distance from Sherman, CT to New Britain, CT is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
54.04 mi
01h 09m
Flight
37.42 mi
60.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.42 mi
Kilometers
60.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.04 mi
Kilometers
86.97 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Tue, May 5, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Sherman
Tue, May 5, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherman
2026-05-04T23:04
Arrive New Britain
Tue, May 5, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherman
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
Litchfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Sherman
25.4 mi
00h 34m
To New Britain
28.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Monday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 37 East

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Route 37 East

  2. 2

    Continue on Sherman Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sherman Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kent Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Kent Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2650 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Street

    1621 ft · 23 sec · East Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Park Lane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Milford Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Bantam Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Street

    81 m · 7 sec · East Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Northfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Meadow Street

    819 ft · 29 sec · Meadow Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1921 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 44 sec · Canal Street

  21. 21

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

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Park Street

  23. 23

    Continue on School Street

    1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street

  27. 27

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown New Britain

    809 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Columbus Boulevard

    1901 ft · 60 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1694 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square

  32. 32

    Turn left

    59 m · 21 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherman 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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northfield Road
7.23 mi · 13%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 10%
Pine Street
4.94 mi · 9%
East Main Street
3.8 mi · 7%
Litchfield Road
3.51 mi · 6%
Litchfield Turnpike
3.38 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Northfield Road

Turn right onto Northfield Road

7.23 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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield
00h 34m from Sherman
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sherman 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 Sherman to New Britain?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Sherman and 28.6 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield

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 Litchfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Berlin

37 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

40 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

42 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

44 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 37.42 mi (60.22 km).

Sherman

#1 Sherman

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,610
Coordinates41.5792600, -73.4956800
Altitude141
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: CT 37 (-73.49568, 41.57926)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.07
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.53 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $4.86 $9.28 $18.56
Diesel $6.00 $11.45 $22.91

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherman and New Britain. The current time is 23:04:56.

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.