Cities Near New Britain
Cities near New Britain, Connecticut: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including West Hartford, Meriden, Bristol. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to New Britain, Connecticut is West Hartford, about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 24 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hartford | 7 mi / 12 km | 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Meriden | 9 mi / 14 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bristol | 9 mi / 14 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Waterbury | 16 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hamden | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| West Haven | 28 mi / 46 km | 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Springfield | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Stratford | 38 mi / 61 km | 1 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Danbury | 39 mi / 63 km | 1 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Norwalk | 50 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from New Britain
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: West Hartford, Meriden, Bristol, Waterbury, Hamden. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near New Britain include West Hartford, Meriden, Bristol, Waterbury, Hamden. The closest is West Hartford, about 7 miles (12 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.