Origin
Cornwall, CT
Morning in Cornwall on Tuesday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornwall, 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
57m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornwall, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Cornwall to New Britain, Connecticut, expect a straightforward 43.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day, as the short duration eliminates the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you won't have to worry about highway tolls or congestion. It is an ideal option if you prefer a direct, no-fuss transit between these two Connecticut towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Pine Street | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Sharon Turnpike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Goshen Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| CT 72 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Torrington Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Bunker Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn right onto CT 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Hill Road
3
Turn right onto CT 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bunker Hill Road
4
Continue on CT 4
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Sharon Turnpike
5
Enter roundabout onto CT 4
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
Torrington Road
6
Continue on CT 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
7
Continue on CT 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Goshen Road
8
Continue on CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
9
Turn straight onto CT 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Columbus Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Columbus Street
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
Toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
12
Merge onto CT 8
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 8
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 39
Toward US 6 East: Bristol
14
Turn sharp left onto US 6
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
16
Turn straight onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Canal Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto CT 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
18
Continue on CT 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
19
Continue on CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
20
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto CT 72
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto CT 72
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pine Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
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.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
25
Continue on Columbus Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
26
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
27
Turn right onto CT 71
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Franklin Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left
195 ft
·
21 sec
29
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
30
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Cornwall, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 23.4 and 39 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
23.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 6 / East Main Street
Turn sharp left onto US 6 / East Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
CT 72 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
31.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
CT 72 / Pine Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
36.8 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
39 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.25
Sharon Turnpike
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Bristol, CT
20 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.
Temperature spread
1 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
57m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Cemetery Hill Road, Bunker Hill Road, and Sharon Turnpike, keeping your focus engaged throughout the trip. Since the entire 43.5-mile path consists of local roads, the drive maintains a consistent, technical pace from start to finish. There are no extended stretches of high-speed travel, so prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel. The road's personality is defined by its winding local nature, which demands more attention than a standard highway cruise.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 23.4 miles in near US 6 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.4 miles (US 6 / East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): 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 57m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on CT 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.25 in tolls one way, starting with Sharon 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 23.4 miles (US 6 / East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): 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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