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

The driving distance from Stafford Springs, CT to New Britain, CT is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.56 mi
00h 43m
Flight
31.85 mi
51.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.85 mi
Kilometers
51.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.56 mi
Kilometers
65.28 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 3:20 PM EDT
Return by in Stafford Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 4:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stafford Springs
2026-04-18T14:36
Arrive New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 3:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stafford Springs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Manchester
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Stafford Springs
18.7 mi
00h 21m
To New Britain
21.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 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 Stafford Springs and New Britain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    52 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    43 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road

    30 m · 9 sec · River Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto River Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Russell Road

    149 m · 13 sec · Russell Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Cedar Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Cedar Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    143 m · 17 sec · East Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward CT 9 South: Middletown

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Chestnut Street

    1545 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    595 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard

    1680 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Whiting Street

    1172 ft · 32 sec · Whiting Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stafford Springs 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
20.9 mi · 52%
CT 15 South
6.47 mi · 16%
River Road
4.16 mi · 10%
East Cedar Street
2.81 mi · 7%
CT 9 South
1.9 mi · 5%
Chestnut Street
0.41 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 21m from Stafford Springs
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Stafford Springs 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 Stafford Springs to New Britain?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Stafford Springs and 21.9 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stafford Springs and Partly Sunny near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

13 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

13 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

18 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

26 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stafford Springs and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 31.85 mi (51.25 km).

Stafford Springs

#1 Stafford Springs

City in the United States of America

Population4,988
Coordinates41.9542600, -72.3023000
Altitude155
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 Main Street (-72.302246, 41.954024)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.37 $12.75
Premium $4.86 $6.95 $13.89
Diesel $6.00 $8.58 $17.15

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 Stafford Springs and New Britain. The current time is 14:36:45.

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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.