How far is Stratford, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Stratford, CT to New Britain, CT is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stratford and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford and New Britain.
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Start on Jane Street
49 m · 13 sec · Jane Street
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Turn left onto East Street
64 m · 11 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Wells Place
634 ft · 33 sec · Wells Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
1.2 km · 59 sec · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
3.7 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
157 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Frontage Road
1305 ft · 41 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North: New Britain
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2221 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington
843 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto New Britain Road
73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
59 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Whiting Street
47 m · 4 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 Stratford 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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Rain leaving Stratford and Rain near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stratford to New Britain?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Stratford and 26.2 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Stratford and Rain near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near North Haven
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 North Haven.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 37.69 mi (60.65 km).
#1 Stratford
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 51,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.1845400, -73.1331700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
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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