Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
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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New Britain to Weatogue is 16.1 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Waterville Road, Farmington Avenue, and Hopmeadow Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive primarily on surface streets, making it a straightforward local excursion. With minimal distance and time, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour on a larger trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Waterville Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Farmington Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Hopmeadow Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 84 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Simsbury Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Latimer Lane | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Weatogue, CT.
Start on Whiting Street
Turn right onto CT 71
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto Beaver Street
Continue on Farmington Avenue
Continue on Fienemann Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Continue on CT 4
Turn right onto CT 10
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10
Turn right onto US 202; CT 10
Continue on US 202; CT 10
Turn left onto Latimer Lane
Turn right onto Spruce Lane
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CT 71 / Franklin Square
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 84 East: Hartford
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 4: Farmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.59 one way
$5.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in New Britain on Tuesday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Afternoon in Weatogue on Tuesday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with only about 5% on highways. You'll experience roughly 16.1 miles of driving, with the longest continuous stretch on Waterville Road covering 5.6 miles. The transition from any potential highway segments to surface streets will be noticeable as you navigate through local traffic and intersections.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 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.
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 16.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Founded 1850
New Britain is a city in Connecticut. The "Hardware City" is the official nickname of the city.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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