How far is West Simsbury, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from West Simsbury, CT to New Britain, CT is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Town in Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Simsbury and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Simsbury and New Britain.
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Start on Farms Village Road
1812 ft · 55 sec · Farms Village Road
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Turn right onto Stratton Brook Road
2.6 mi · 7 min · Stratton Brook Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hopmeadow Street
1343 ft · 42 sec · Hopmeadow Street
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Turn left onto Hartford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartford Road
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Continue on Simsbury Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Simsbury Road
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Turn slight right
98 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Albany Avenue
1699 ft · 31 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Trout Brook Drive
2.3 mi · 5 min · Trout Brook Drive
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Turn right onto Park Road
151 m · 19 sec · Park Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84: Hartford, Waterbury
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
3263 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 South: New Britain
715 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Chestnut Street
1545 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
595 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
1680 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Turn right onto Whiting Street
1172 ft · 34 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 West Simsbury 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 9 South
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4.28 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Simsbury 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 West Simsbury to New Britain?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 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?
West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from West Simsbury and 10.4 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Simsbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near West Hartford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Simsbury and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 15.19 mi (24.45 km).
#1 West Simsbury
Census designated place
| Population | 2,447 |
| Coordinates | 41.8731500, -72.8581500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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