How far is South Windham, CT from New Britain, CT?

The driving distance from South Windham, CT to New Britain, CT is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
45.93 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.47 mi
50.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.47 mi
Kilometers
50.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.93 mi
Kilometers
73.92 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in South Windham
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Windham
2026-04-18T08:28
Arrive New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Windham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Terramuggus
CT

Census designated place

From South Windham
22.7 mi
00h 28m
To New Britain
23.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Windham Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using South Woodstock as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Windham and New Britain.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    95 m · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Windham Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Windham Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mountain Street

    724 ft · 16 sec · Mountain Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    759 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Columbia Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Columbia Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Willimantic Road

  10. 10

    Keep left to continue on Middletown Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

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

    2533 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Windham 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 24%
I 91 South
6.02 mi · 13%
CT 9 North
5.22 mi · 11%
Middletown Road
5.03 mi · 11%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 7%
West Main Street
3.02 mi · 7%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terramuggus
00h 28m from South Windham
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Windham and Partly Sunny near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Windham to New Britain?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 22.7 miles from South Windham and 23.2 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Windham and Partly Sunny 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 South Windham and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 31.47 mi (50.64 km).

South Windham

#1 South Windham

Village in the United States

Population1,421
Coordinates41.6795400, -72.1703600
Altitude50
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: (-72.17036, 41.67954)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $6.00 $9.72 $19.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Windham and New Britain. The current time is 08:28:39.

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.