Origin
New Britain, CT
Evening in New Britain on Saturday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Barkhamsted, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Britain, CT
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Barkhamsted, CT
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Trip Overview
New Britain to Barkhamsted is 24.7 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Farmington Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, beginning in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. It primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a busy schedule. You'll find this route offers a simple way to get from one point to another without extensive highway time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Avenue | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Cherry Brook Road | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| Canton Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Collinsville Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 84 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Canton Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Farmington Avenue
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Barkhamsted, CT.
1
Start on Whiting Street
34 ft
·
6 sec
·
Whiting Street
2
Turn right onto CT 71
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Franklin Square
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Beaver Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Beaver Street
5
Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Fienemann Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fienemann Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 84
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 39
Toward CT 4: Farmington
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on CT 4
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto CT 4
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on CT 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Collinsville Road
13
Continue on CT 4
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Canton Road
14
Continue on CT 179
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Burlington Avenue
15
Turn right onto CT 179
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
16
Turn left onto CT 179
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
17
Continue on CT 179
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Cherry Brook Road
18
Continue on CT 179
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Canton Road
19
Arrive at destination
CT 179
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.8 — 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
|
CT 71 / Franklin Square
Turn right onto CT 71 / Franklin Square
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Beaver Street
Turn right onto Beaver Street
Navigation decision point
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 East: Hartford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward CT 4: Farmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 39
Toward CT 4: Farmington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.23 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $5.07 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
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
Barkhamsted, CT
Evening in Barkhamsted on Saturday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
17 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
43m 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 is mostly surface roads, with only 4% on highways. You'll experience about 6.7 miles on Farmington Avenue as the longest stretch without a significant turn. This means you'll be navigating local streets for the majority of the trip, with minimal need to merge onto faster-paced highways. Expect more frequent intersections and lower speed limits throughout.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Farmington Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 71 / Franklin Square.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 24.7 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: near the start (CT 71 / Franklin Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Beaver Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,082 ft
168 ft
Total Climb
1,108 ft
Total Descent
193 ft
Highest Point
1,082 ft
~24.7 mi in
Elevation Range
914 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Barkhamsted, CT
Full guide →Founded 1779
Barkhamsted ([1]) is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
Top landmarks
- • Barkhamsted Center Historic District — historic district in Barkhamsted, Connecticut
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 43m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Farmington Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (CT 71 / Franklin Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Beaver Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barkhamsted, 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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