Origin
Killingworth, CT
Late night in Killingworth on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killingworth, 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
41m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killingworth, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of Connecticut, this 28.6-mile trek from Killingworth to New Britain is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it remains an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Northeast locations. Since the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about splitting this drive into multiple days. It serves as a straightforward connection that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary overnight stops. Use this route if you prefer a direct, no-fuss commute over the complexity of longer interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| Higganum Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Killingworth Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Deep River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Britain Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whiting Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 17.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killingworth, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on this road
166 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
140 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn right onto CT 80
485 ft
·
8 sec
·
Deep River Road
4
Enter roundabout onto CT 81
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
Higganum Road
5
Continue on CT 81
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Higganum Road
6
Continue on CT 81
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Killingworth Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward CT 9 North
8
Merge onto CT 9
18 mi
·
22 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto CT 71
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Britain Road
12
Continue on CT 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right
195 ft
·
21 sec
14
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
15
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 80 / Deep River Road
Turn right onto CT 80 / Deep River Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 81 / Higganum Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 81 / Higganum Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
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
Late night in New Britain on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 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
18 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
41m 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 mindless highway cruise. Because this route relies on roads like Deep River Road, Higganum Road, and Killingworth Road, you will find yourself navigating winding local pavement for the entirety of the 28.6-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on every curve. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so the pace remains consistent but active. Navigating these local corridors provides a different feel than a high-speed interstate, keeping you engaged with the road from start to finish.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and Higganum Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 28.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 80 / Deep River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 81 / Higganum Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 41m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 80 / Deep River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 81 / Higganum Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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