How far is Voluntown, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Voluntown, CT to New Britain, CT is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Voluntown and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Voluntown and New Britain.
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Start on Lillibridge Avenue
1111 ft · 54 sec · Lillibridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1522 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Voluntown Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Voluntown Road
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Turn left onto Griswold Expressway
1413 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Expressway
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Take the ramp straight
1115 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hartford, Colchester
1118 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Town Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Town Street
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Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
31 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
3188 ft · 1 min
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Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: New Britain
2533 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 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 Voluntown and New Britain.
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.
CT 2 West
Merge slight left
31 mi · 00h 36m
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 Showers Likely leaving Voluntown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Voluntown to New Britain?
The road trip is about 64 miles (103 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?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Voluntown and 33 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 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 $8.92 one way or $17.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Voluntown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
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 Marlborough.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Voluntown and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 47.38 mi (76.25 km).
#1 Voluntown
City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 2,500 |
| Coordinates | 41.5706500, -71.8703500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
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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