Origin
Moodus, CT
Late night in Moodus on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moodus, 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
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moodus, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Moodus and New Britain, you are in for a quick 25.9-mile journey that takes approximately 37 minutes to complete. This trip is perfect as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex planning. You will navigate entirely via local roads, specifically Moodus Leesville Road, Leesville Road, and Moodus Road, meaning you avoid high-speed interstates entirely. With a fuel cost of just $4, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move through the Northeast. It is a straightforward, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without the intensity of highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Portland-Cobalt Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Moodus Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Middle Haddam Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Moodus Leesville Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Marlborough Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 9.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moodus, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on CT 149
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Haddam Moodus Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 151
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Moodus Leesville Road
3
Turn straight onto CT 151
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Leesville Road
4
Continue on CT 151
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Moodus Road
5
Continue on CT 151
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Middle Haddam Road
6
Turn left onto CT 66
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portland-Cobalt Road
7
Continue on CT 17; CT 66
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Marlborough Street
Use the straight lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto CT 17; CT 66
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto CT 17
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Saint John's Square
10
At end of road, turn left onto CT 9
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto CT 71
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Britain Road
14
Continue on CT 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right
195 ft
·
21 sec
16
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
17
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 13.1 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CT 9
At end of road, turn left onto CT 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.1 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
24.5 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
25.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Whiting Street
Turn left onto Whiting Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:01 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
3 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 monotonous interstate grind. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering on local thoroughfares. The road maintains a consistent, technical pace as you transition between the three primary roads listed. Because the entire 25.9-mile stretch is composed of smaller roads, there are no long, uninterrupted highway segments to zone out on. Staying alert is essential, as the winding nature of the route keeps you actively engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the trip.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on CT 9.
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 13.1 miles in near CT 17; CT 66 / 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 10 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (CT 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
331 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
511 ft
Total Descent
543 ft
Highest Point
331 ft
~5.5 mi in
Elevation Range
320 ft
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: 25.7 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 (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 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 13.1 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (CT 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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