Origin
Higganum, CT
Morning in Higganum on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Higganum, 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
25m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Higganum, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
Embark on a short 18.7-mile journey from Higganum, CT, to New Britain, CT, a drive that will take approximately 25 minutes. This route is primarily highway-focused, with 77% of the drive on main roads like CT 9, Saybrook Road, and South Main Street. Given its brevity, this is a perfect one-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this stretch. Traveling within the Northeast region, this drive offers a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant detours or time commitments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| Saybrook Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| New Britain Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whiting Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 14.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Higganum, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on CT 154
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Saybrook Road
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
4
Merge onto CT 9
14 mi
·
18 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 2.3 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CT 9
Merge onto CT 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
18.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Whiting Street
Turn left onto Whiting Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
10:22 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
25m 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 has a decidedly highway-focused profile, making up 77% of the total distance. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 14.4 miles on CT 9, offering a consistent driving pace. The road's personality is one of efficient travel, with main arteries like Saybrook Road and South Main Street guiding you directly to your destination. While not a scenic byway, it prioritizes getting you there quickly, with minimal transitions between high-speed sections and slower local roads.
77% 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: 14.4 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and Saybrook Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
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 18.7 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 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.7 miles (CT 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 25m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on CT 9. 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 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.7 miles (CT 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 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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