Origin
Mansfield City, CT
Late night in Mansfield City on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mansfield City, 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
57m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
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.
Mansfield City, CT
David Kanigan
New Britain, CT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Mansfield City and New Britain, this 35.5-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. Expect to spend about 57 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient transit across the Northeast region of Connecticut. With a fuel budget of just $6, this route is as economical as it is quick. Because the drive is relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex trip planning. You can easily complete the entire distance in under an hour, giving you plenty of flexibility for whatever activities you have planned at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 384 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Boston Turnpike | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| CT 15 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| East Cedar Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Stafford Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Mansfield City Road | 2.3 mi | 8m |
| I 84 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| CT 9 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 384
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield City, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on Mansfield City Road
2.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mansfield City Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CT 32
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Stafford Road
3
Turn sharp left onto US 44
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Middle Turnpike
4
Continue on US 44
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Boston Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp onto US 44
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 44
6
Continue on I 384
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 384
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
CT 15
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
10
Continue on Russell Road
488 ft
·
13 sec
·
Russell Road
11
Turn straight onto CT 175
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Cedar Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CT 175
468 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Street
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
14
Merge onto CT 9
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 36
Toward Chestnut Street
Use the slight left lane.
16
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Chestnut Street
17
Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Whiting Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Whiting Street
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Mansfield City, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 44 / Middle Turnpike
Turn sharp left onto US 44 / Middle Turnpike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 84; US 6
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CT 15
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15 toward CT 15 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
7
34.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Chestnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 36
Toward Chestnut Street
6
34.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Columbus Boulevard
Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.71 one way
$11.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Boston Turnpike
(6.9 mi)
$0.48
Middle Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in New Britain on Sunday
Local time
12:49 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
11 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
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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 74% of the journey spent on high-speed roads like I-384, the Boston Turnpike, and CT-15. You will experience a consistent pace throughout the drive, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 8.5 miles on I-384. While you will encounter a mix of interstate driving and local segments, the overall feel is one of steady movement rather than winding, technical roads. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours. Preparing for a standard highway experience will serve you well as you navigate these primary Connecticut corridors.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on I 384.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 384 and Boston Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near US 44 / Middle Turnpike.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 35.5 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 4.9 miles (US 44 / Middle Turnpike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.5 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
499 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
362 ft
Total Descent
485 ft
Highest Point
499 ft
~7.6 mi in
Elevation Range
485 ft
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 57m. Total distance: 35.5 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 (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on I 384. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.52 in tolls one way, starting with Boston 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 4.9 miles (US 44 / Middle Turnpike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.5 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (CT 15): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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