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

The driving distance from Tolland, CT to New Britain, CT is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.4 mi
00h 33m
Flight
25.68 mi
41.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.68 mi
Kilometers
41.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.4 mi
Kilometers
52.14 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Fri, May 15, 10:59 AM EDT
Return by in Tolland
Fri, May 15, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tolland
2026-05-15T10:25
Arrive New Britain
Fri, May 15, 10:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tolland
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
East Hartford
CT

Town of the United States

From Tolland
14.6 mi
00h 16m
To New Britain
17.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Tolland 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 Tolland and New Britain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tolland Green

    19 m · 7 sec · Tolland Green

  2. 2

    Continue on Tolland Green

    1266 ft · 34 sec · Tolland Green

  3. 3

    Continue on Merrow Road

    1995 ft · 44 sec · Merrow Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

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

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Russell Road

    149 m · 13 sec · Russell Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Cedar Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Street

    143 m · 17 sec · East Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward CT 9 South: Middletown

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Chestnut Street

    1545 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    595 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard

    1680 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Whiting Street

    1172 ft · 32 sec · Whiting Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tolland 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
16.3 mi · 50%
CT 15 South
6.47 mi · 20%
East Cedar Street
2.81 mi · 9%
CT 9 South
1.9 mi · 6%
Chestnut Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Merrow Road
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Keep slight right

8.04 mi · 00h 09m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hartford
00h 16m from Tolland
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tolland 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 Tolland to New Britain?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Tolland and 17.8 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

8 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

21 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tolland and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 25.68 mi (41.33 km).

Tolland

#1 Tolland

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population14,567
Coordinates41.8714900, -72.3686900
Altitude200
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: (-72.368633, 41.871513)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.08 $10.16
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $6.00 $6.84 $13.67

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 Tolland and New Britain. The current time is 10:25:53.

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.