Drive or Fly: Baltic, CT to New Britain, CT?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for WST–BDL. At 52 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 8m
Distance
52.7 mi
Total Cost
$47
CO2
21 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 9m
4m in the air
Air Distance
36 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
9 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between WST and BDL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 8m | 3h 9m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $47 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 21 kg CO2 | 9 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via CT 2, I 91, CT 9
via CT 87, I 384, CT 15
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Baltic, CT to New Britain, CT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.