How far is South Windsor, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from South Windsor, CT to New Britain, CT is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Windsor and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Windsor and New Britain.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
3247 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Road
2848 ft · 1 min · Chapel Road
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Turn right onto John Fitch Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · John Fitch Boulevard
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Continue on Ellington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ellington Road
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Continue on King Street
911 ft · 22 sec · King Street
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East River Drive
857 ft · 19 sec · East River Drive
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Take the exit left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
569 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Russell Road
149 m · 13 sec · Russell Road
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Turn straight onto East Cedar Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Cedar Street
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Continue on East Street
143 m · 17 sec · East Street
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Take the ramp left toward CT 9 South: Middletown
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Chestnut Street
1545 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
595 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
1680 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Turn right onto Whiting Street
1172 ft · 32 sec · Whiting Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Windsor and New Britain.
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.
East River Drive
Take the exit left
5.41 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Windsor to New Britain?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Wethersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from South Windsor and 10.4 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Windsor and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 13.88 mi (22.34 km).
#1 South Windsor
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,102 |
| Coordinates | 41.8237100, -72.6212000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Britain
The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 72,198 |
| Coordinates | 41.6612100, -72.7795400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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