New Britain, CT Road Trips
Drivers starting from New Britain, CT have 18 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 32 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from New Britain, CT spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
47
Longest Drive
68 mi
Stamford, CT
Quickest Drive
12m
Farmington, CT
Plan Around New Britain, CT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if New Britain, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From New Britain, CT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from New Britain, CT
New Britain, CT to Stamford, CT
New Britain, CT to East Brooklyn, CT
New Britain, CT to Westport, CT
New Britain, CT to Groton, CT
New Britain, CT to New Milford, CT
New Britain, CT to Woodmont, CT
New Britain, CT to Clinton, CT
New Britain, CT to Coventry, CT
New Britain, CT to New Haven, CT
New Britain, CT to Winsted, CT
New Britain, CT to Oakville, CT
New Britain, CT to Hamden, CT
New Britain, CT to Vernon, CT
New Britain, CT to Wallingford, CT
New Britain, CT to Glastonbury, CT
New Britain, CT to Weatogue, CT
New Britain, CT to Middletown, CT
New Britain, CT to Bristol, CT
Driving from New Britain, CT
The typical drive from New Britain, CT covers about 32 miles and takes around 45m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 68 miles (1h 29m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving New Britain, CT most often head toward Stamford, CT (68 mi, 1h 29m), East Brooklyn, CT (56.5 mi, 1h 19m), Westport, CT (55.5 mi, 1h 12m), Groton, CT (53.1 mi, 1h 7m), and New Milford, CT (47.7 mi, 1h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 32-mile trip from New Britain, CT, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 18 mapped routes leaving New Britain, CT and 29 routes heading into New Britain, CT, covering 47 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 68 miles.
The longest mapped route from New Britain, CT covers 68 miles and takes approximately 1h 29m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.
The average route from New Britain, CT runs about 32 miles with a drive time of roughly 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 32-mile trip from New Britain, CT costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from New Britain, CT include Stamford, CT, East Brooklyn, CT, Westport, CT and Groton, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
New Britain, CT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
73,301
Median Income
$57,036
Median Home Value
$207,300
Median Age
34.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
New Britain, CT at a Glance
Founded
1850
Elevation
167 ft
Area
13 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from New Britain, CT
A sampling of people born in New Britain, CT.
Paul Manafort
1949
American political consultant
Anna Eshoo
1942
American politician (born 1942)
Tom Thibodeau
1958
American basketball coach
Jon Olsen
1969
American swimmer
Velvet Sky
1981
American professional wrestler
Walter Camp
1859–1925
American football player and coach, college athletics administrator (1859-1925)
Adolfas Ramanauskas
1918–1957
Lithuanian general (1918–1957)
Abraham Ribicoff
1910–1998
American politician (1910–1998)
George Springer
1989
American professional baseball player (born 1989)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in New Britain, CT.
New Britain Museum of American Art
art museum in New Britain, Connecticut
Walnut Hill Park
a large public park west of downtown New Britain, Connecticut, United States of America
Sloper-Wesoly House
historic house in Connecticut, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q49172), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to New Britain, CT
New Britain is a city in Connecticut. The "Hardware City" is the official nickname of the city.
1 National Iwo Jima Memorial. (updated Dec 2020) 2 New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, ☏ +1 860-229-0257. (updated Dec 2025)
Great Taste, Main Street. Said to serve the best Chinese food in the area. Roly Poly Bakery, 587 Main St. Polish bakery, deli and supermarket with imported foods. (updated Nov 2019) East Side Restaurant, 131 Dwight St. German fare in a lively atmosphere. (updated Nov 2019)
CT Transit City Bus, ☏ +1 860 522-8101.
Travel tips adapted from New Britain (Connecticut) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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