Origin
Cheshire, CT
Late night in Cheshire on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheshire, 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
24m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheshire, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
Cheshire, CT to New Britain, CT is 17.4 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 84 and Highland Avenue/CT 72, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from one part of the Northeast region to another. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a same-day excursion or a brief leg of a longer journey. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface streets, making it a straightforward and efficient commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| CT 72 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Norton Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Columbus Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Square | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheshire, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on this road
514 ft
·
39 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Woodbury Court
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
Woodbury Court
3
Turn right onto CT 68; CT 70
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Academy Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 10
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Cheshire Road
7
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Norton Street
8
Continue on CT 10
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
11
Merge onto I 84
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 72
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on Columbus Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto CT 71
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Franklin Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left
195 ft
·
21 sec
18
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
19
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Woodbury Court
Turn right onto Woodbury Court
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 10; CT 68; CT 70 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto CT 10; CT 68; CT 70 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72 toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
7
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Downtown New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in New Britain on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 route is a blend of highway and surface roads, with 58% of it on the interstate. You'll encounter a stretch of 7.8 miles on I 84 before transitioning to surface streets like Highland Avenue and CT 72. Expect a moderate amount of exits and traffic as you approach New Britain.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on I 84.
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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Woodbury Court.
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 17.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Woodbury Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CT 10; CT 68; CT 70 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 24m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on I 84. 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 0.1 miles (Woodbury Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CT 10; CT 68; CT 70 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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