How far is South Woodstock, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from South Woodstock, CT to New Britain, CT is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Woodstock and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Woodstock and New Britain.
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Start on Stone Bridge Road
83 m · 15 sec · Stone Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Route 169
4.4 mi · 8 min · Route 169
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Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Lawson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Buckley Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Buckley Highway
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Take the ramp left
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
20.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
6.4 mi · 9 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 Woodstock and New Britain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Buckley Highway
Merge slight left
20.4 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Woodstock 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 Woodstock to New Britain?
The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Tolland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from South Woodstock and 30.1 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Woodstock and Partly Sunny near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Tolland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tolland.
Windsor Locks
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Woodstock and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 46.39 mi (74.66 km).
#1 South Woodstock
Village and census-designated place in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,291 |
| Coordinates | 41.9389900, -71.9595200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.35 | $24.71 |
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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