Origin
Farmington, CT
Morning in Farmington on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, CT to New Britain, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, CT
David Kanigan
New Britain, CT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Farmington, CT to New Britain, CT is 8.2 miles and takes about 12 minutes via CT 72 and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region and Connecticut, offering a straightforward connection between two neighboring cities. Expect a mixed drive that's easily manageable for a quick trip, whether you're running an errand or connecting to a longer journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 72 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Farmington Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Columbus Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Square | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hooker Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whiting Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 72
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on CT 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CT 10
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
3
Turn left onto Hooker Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Hooker Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto CT 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 72
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on Columbus Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto CT 71
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Franklin Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left
195 ft
·
21 sec
12
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
13
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
7.1 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 71 / Franklin Square
Turn right onto CT 71 / Franklin Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Whiting Street
Turn left onto Whiting Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.32 one way
$2.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in New Britain on Sunday
Local time
7:32 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
33 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
12m 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 features a 40% highway share, so you'll experience a blend of quicker travel and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles along CT 72, providing a brief period of consistent speed. As you transition, expect the character of the road to shift from more arterial highway driving to navigating through town centers on Main Street and Farmington Avenue. This mixed profile means you'll need to be ready for both open-road conditions and more frequent intersections and traffic lights.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on CT 72.
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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near CT 72.
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 8.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.9 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (CT 71 / Franklin Square): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in New Britain, CT
Full guide →New Britain is a city in Connecticut. The "Hardware City" is the official nickname of the city.
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 12m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on CT 72. 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 4.9 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (CT 71 / Franklin Square): 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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