Origin
New Britain, CT
Morning in New Britain on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Winsted, 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
45m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Winsted, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from New Britain to Winsted, you are looking at a brief 28-mile journey that typically takes about 45 minutes. Because this is a short, localized trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Franklin Square, Main Street, and Beaver Street, avoiding high-speed interstate travel entirely. With a fuel budget of roughly $4, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two Connecticut locales, offering a practical alternative for those who prefer local roads over highway commuting.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Avenue | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| New Hartford Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Canton Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Albany Turnpike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Collinsville Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 84 | 0.9 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 Winsted, 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
Turn left onto US 44
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Albany Turnpike
18
Continue on US 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on US 44
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
New Hartford Road
20
Continue on US 44; CT 183
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
21
Turn right onto CT 8
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Park Place
22
Continue on CT 8
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Park Place
23
Arrive at destination
CT 8
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 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
$4.51 one way
$9.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Albany Turnpike
(1.9 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
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 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $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
Winsted, CT
Morning in Winsted on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
45m 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 demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 45-minute duration navigating through varied local traffic patterns rather than cruising at high speeds. The road does not feature long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you should be prepared for frequent adjustments and constant movement. As you transition between the primary roads, the character of the drive remains consistent with typical suburban and town-to-town transit. It is a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local access over rapid transit.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 / Franklin Square.
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 28 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 / 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
Mostly flat terrain
705 ft
168 ft
Total Climb
710 ft
Total Descent
173 ft
Highest Point
705 ft
~28 mi in
Elevation Range
538 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
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 45m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Albany Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Winsted, 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 / 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 Winsted, 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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