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

The driving distance from Stafford, CT to New Britain, CT is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
43.01 mi
00h 46m
Flight
33.73 mi
54.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.73 mi
Kilometers
54.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.01 mi
Kilometers
69.22 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Fri, May 15, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Stafford
Fri, May 15, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stafford
2026-05-15T09:20
Arrive New Britain
Fri, May 15, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stafford
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
Vernon
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Stafford
19.9 mi
00h 23m
To New Britain
23.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Stafford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Overnight
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1663 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

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

    43 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road

    30 m · 9 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto River Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · River Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Russell Road

    149 m · 13 sec · Russell Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Cedar Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Cedar Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Street

    143 m · 17 sec · East Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward CT 9 South: Middletown

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Chestnut Street

    1545 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    595 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard

    1680 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Whiting Street

    1172 ft · 32 sec · Whiting Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stafford 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
20.9 mi · 49%
CT 15 South
6.47 mi · 15%
River Road
4.16 mi · 10%
East Cedar Street
2.81 mi · 7%
East Street
2.26 mi · 5%
CT 9 South
1.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 23m from Stafford
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stafford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Stafford and 23.1 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stafford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

14 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

16 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stafford and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 33.73 mi (54.29 km).

Stafford

#1 Stafford

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,834
Coordinates41.9848200, -72.2889700
Altitude177
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: East Street (-72.288975, 41.984829)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stafford and New Britain. The current time is 09:20:04.

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.