Origin
New Britain, CT
Late night in New Britain on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Moodus, 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
25.5 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Moodus, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Northeast, the 25.5-mile journey from New Britain to Moodus is a straightforward local drive. You can easily complete this trip in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect one-day outing that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an economical choice for a spontaneous change of scenery within Connecticut. Since the route avoids highways entirely, your travel experience will be defined by local roads rather than high-speed transit. This trip is best suited for travelers who prefer a relaxed pace over the rapid transit of an interstate system.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| 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 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Marlborough Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Leesville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 10.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Moodus, 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
10 mi
·
12 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CT 17
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Saint John's Square
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto CT 17; CT 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Take the exit onto CT 17; CT 66
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
CT 17; CT 66
10
Merge onto CT 17; CT 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlborough Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CT 17; CT 66
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portland-Cobalt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CT 151
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Middle Haddam Road
13
Continue on CT 151
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Moodus Road
14
Continue on CT 151
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Leesville Road
15
Turn slight left onto CT 151
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Moodus Leesville Road
16
Turn slight left onto CT 149; CT 151
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Haddam Moodus Road
17
Arrive at destination
CT 149
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 71 / South Main Street
Turn left onto CT 71 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
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.
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CT 17 / Saint John's Square
Turn right onto CT 17 / Saint John's Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street
Merge onto CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
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
Moodus, CT
Late night in Moodus on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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 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 as you navigate your way out of New Britain toward Moodus. You will spend your entire trip on surface streets, as the highway share for this route is 0%. Your path relies on navigating South Main Street, Ellis Street, and Columbus Boulevard, which keeps you engaged with local traffic patterns throughout the 40-minute duration. Because there are no long, monotonous stretches of highway, you will find the road character remains consistent and technical from start to finish. Prepare for frequent turns rather than long, straight-line cruising.
41% 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: 10.4 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 71 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 25.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
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: 25.5 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 (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 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 Moodus, 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: near the start (CT 71 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moodus, 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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