Origin
New Britain, CT
Late night in New Britain on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Killingworth, 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
40m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Killingworth, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Northeast, this 27.9-mile trip from New Britain to Killingworth is an efficient way to navigate Connecticut. You can easily complete the journey in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day round trip. With zero planned stops, you will find this route straightforward and budget-friendly, requiring only about $4 in fuel. Because the drive is short, you do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complex logistics. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Connecticut locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| Higganum Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Killingworth Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ellis Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Deep River Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Columbus Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whiting Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 18.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Killingworth, 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
19 mi
·
22 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 15
Toward CT 81: Killingworth, Clinton
8
Turn right onto CT 81
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Killingworth Road
9
Continue on CT 81
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Higganum Road
10
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
Deep River Road
11
Continue on CT 80
481 ft
·
14 sec
·
Deep River Road
12
Turn left
140 ft
·
15 sec
13
Turn left
166 ft
·
12 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 27.9 — 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
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 9
Merge onto CT 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward CT 81: Killingworth, Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward CT 81: Killingworth, Clinton
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CT 80 / Deep River Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 80 / Deep River Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
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
Killingworth, CT
Late night in Killingworth on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate via South Main Street, Ellis Street, and Columbus Boulevard, staying entirely off major highways throughout the journey. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on local road conditions and navigating turns. The route maintains a consistent, steady pace that avoids the monotony of long highway stretches. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and Higganum Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Columbus Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Columbus Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CT 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Killingworth, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Clinton along the way.
Clinton
19.6 mi in
|
~24m
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 40m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on CT 9. 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: at 0.4 miles (Columbus Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CT 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Killingworth, 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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