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

The driving distance from Woodbridge, CT to New Britain, CT is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
34.81 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24.39 mi
39.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.39 mi
Kilometers
39.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.81 mi
Kilometers
56.02 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Fri, Apr 17, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Fri, Apr 17, 4:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-04-17T03:22
Arrive New Britain
Fri, Apr 17, 4:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Woodbridge
15.6 mi
00h 19m
To New Britain
19.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Friday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and New Britain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beecher Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Beecher Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Center Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amity Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Amity Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lucy Street

    1126 ft · 27 sec · Lucy Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Litchfield Turnpike

    615 ft · 14 sec · Litchfield Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Whalley Avenue

    88 m · 13 sec · Whalley Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pond Lily Avenue

    64 m · 6 sec · Pond Lily Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward CT 15 North: Hartford

    979 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    157 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Frontage Road

    1305 ft · 41 sec · Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North: New Britain

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
21.1 mi · 60%
Berlin Turnpike
3.76 mi · 11%
CT 9 North
2.13 mi · 6%
Amity Road
1.1 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.96 mi · 3%
Center Road
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

21.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 19m from Woodbridge
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodbridge and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to New Britain?

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Woodbridge and 19.3 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodbridge and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 24.39 mi (39.25 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Town in Connecticut

Population8,704
Coordinates41.3526000, -73.0084400
Altitude116
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: Beecher Road (-73.008475, 41.352599)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.48 $10.96
Premium $4.86 $5.98 $11.95
Diesel $6.00 $7.38 $14.75

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and New Britain. The current time is 03:22:03.

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.