Origin
Brooklyn, CT
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Brooklyn, CT to New Britain, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Brooklyn to New Britain covers 57.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly for those moving across Connecticut. You will navigate through the state’s Northeast region, transitioning into the New Britain area. Because the drive is straightforward, it serves as a reliable connection between these two points without requiring complex logistics or multiple days of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 11 mi | 12m |
| US 6 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| I 91 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Middletown Road | 5 mi | 5m |
| CT 9 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Hartford Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 11 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on US 6
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hartford Road
2
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Turnpike
3
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
4
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Road
5
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willimantic Road
6
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Post Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 6
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 66
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 66
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 66
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 66
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
13
Merge onto CT 2
11 mi
·
12 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Exit 5D
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
16
Continue on CT 3
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 91
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 22N
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto CT 9
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto CT 71
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Britain Road
24
Continue on CT 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
25
Turn right
195 ft
·
21 sec
26
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
27
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Brooklyn, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 19.5 and 56.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CT 66 / Middletown Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 66 / Middletown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
42.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
6
45.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
7
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22N
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
7
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward CT 71: Kensington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Providence Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Hartford Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in New Britain on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Sunny
NW 9 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
42°F
East Hampton, CT
29 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition across the state. Your journey relies on a combination of CT 2, US 6, and I-91, with highways accounting for 57% of your total distance. You won't be stuck on a single road for long, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans only 11 miles on CT 2. This structure keeps the drive engaging, moving you from smaller local roads onto faster interstate sections. You should be prepared for changing road conditions as you shift from the quieter Northeast corridors onto the busier segments near your destination.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.5 miles in near CT 66 / Middletown Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 19.5 miles (CT 66 / Middletown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 1h 13m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on CT 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Providence Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 19.5 miles (CT 66 / Middletown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.3 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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