Origin
Blue Hills, CT
Evening in Blue Hills on Saturday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Hills, CT to New Britain, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Hills, CT
Walter Coppola
New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
Blue Hills, CT to New Britain, CT is 15 miles and takes about 25m via CT 9, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive primarily uses a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. You'll find it to be a practical and quick connection, ideal for those needing to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| I 84 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Granby Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Blue Hills Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Whitney Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Scarborough Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Tower Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Hills, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on this road
150 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
153 ft
·
17 sec
3
Turn left onto Britton Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Britton Drive
4
Turn right onto CT 187
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Hills Avenue
5
Turn right onto Tower Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Granby Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Granby Street
7
Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Westbourne Parkway
8
Turn right onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Albany Avenue
9
Turn left onto Scarborough Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Scarborough Street
Toward I 84
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Whitney Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitney Street
11
Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
12
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Kane Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kane Street
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
15
Merge onto I 84; US 6
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 84; US 6
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 39A
Toward CT 9 South: New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 39A
Toward CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain
18
Continue on CT 9
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
CT 9
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 36
Toward Chestnut Street
Use the slight left lane.
20
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Chestnut Street
21
Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Whiting Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Whiting Street
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Tower Avenue
Turn right onto Tower Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Scarborough Street
Turn left onto Scarborough Street toward I 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84
7
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 South: New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39A
Toward CT 9 South: New Britain
7
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Chestnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 36
Toward Chestnut Street
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Columbus Boulevard
Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| premium | $5.07 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Britain, CT
Evening in New Britain on Saturday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is about 50% highway, with your longest stretch on CT 9 covering 4.3 miles. You'll experience a mixed highway and surface road profile, meaning you'll transition from faster-paced driving to more local streets. Expect a moderate number of exits and merges as you make your way toward New Britain. The route offers a balanced driving experience without extended periods on one type of road.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Tower Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Tower Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Scarborough Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Blue Hills, CT
Full guide →Arriving in New Britain, CT
Full guide →Founded 1850
New Britain is a city in Connecticut. The "Hardware City" is the official nickname of the city.
Top landmarks
- • 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...
- • Sloper-Wesoly House — historic house in Connecticut, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on CT 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Britain, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Tower Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Scarborough Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Britain, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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