Origin
New Britain, CT
Late night in New Britain on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Glastonbury, 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
23m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Glastonbury, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between New Britain and Glastonbury, Connecticut, you are in for a quick 16.2-mile journey. This local commute typically takes around 23 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies entirely on local streets like South Main Street, Ellis Street, and Columbus Boulevard, you won't encounter any highway driving. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel for the trip, keeping costs minimal. This drive is best viewed as a straightforward transit through the Northeast region rather than a destination-focused excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| CT 9 | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| CT 3 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Glastonbury Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ellis Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Columbus Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 6.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Glastonbury, CT.
1
Start on Whiting Street
34 ft
·
7 sec
·
Whiting Street
2
Turn left onto CT 71
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Ellis Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ellis Street
4
Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard
160 ft
·
4 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
6
Merge onto CT 9
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 29
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 91
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CT 3
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 3
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Toward Main Street, Glastonbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Glastonbury Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Glastonbury Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Hebron Avenue
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hebron Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Hebron Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Columbus Boulevard
Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 29
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
8
13 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfiel...
9
13.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Glastonbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Main Street, Glastonbury
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Glastonbury, CT
Late night in Glastonbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
4 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
23m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since there is zero highway share on this 16.2-mile route, you will navigate local intersections and urban surface streets for the entire duration. There are no long, monotonous interstate stretches here, so you should be prepared for frequent stops and turns. The character of the road remains consistent throughout, requiring your full attention as you transition between the specified local thoroughfares. It is a technical, steady drive that relies on navigating city infrastructure rather than cruising at high speeds.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Columbus Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 16.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Columbus Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Britain, CT to Glastonbury, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Wethersfield along the way.
Old Wethersfield
13 mi in
|
~16m
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
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 23m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on I 91. 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 Glastonbury, 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 0.4 miles (Columbus Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glastonbury, 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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