Origin
Chester, CT
Morning in Chester on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, 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
36m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
Chester, CT to New Britain, CT is 28 miles and takes about 36 minutes via CT 9, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Connecticut, making it a straightforward option for local travel or as part of a larger New England itinerary. The route is predominantly highway, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. Given the short distance and duration, it’s ideal for a same-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 24.6 mi | 29m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| New Britain Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whiting Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 24.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on CT 148
4 ft
·
2 sec
·
Water Street
2
Continue on CT 148
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward CT 9 North
4
Merge onto CT 9
25 mi
·
29 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto CT 71
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Britain Road
8
Continue on CT 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn right
195 ft
·
21 sec
10
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
11
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward CT 9 North
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 9 North
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 9
Merge onto CT 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Whiting Street
Turn left onto Whiting Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.51 one way
$9.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
6:18 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
19 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
36m 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 mostly highway, with 88% of the 28 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 24.6 miles on CT 9, which means consistent cruising without frequent exits for a significant portion of the trip. The route transitions to surface streets like West Main Street and South Main Street as you approach your destination, so be prepared for a change in pace and potentially more local traffic.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and West Main Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 28 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (CT 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 36m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on CT 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (CT 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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