Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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 Hartford, CT
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New Britain, CT
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If you are looking to travel from New Hartford to New Britain, you are facing a manageable 22.2-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate via Farmington Avenue, Main Street, and Canton Road, so there is no need to worry about overnight lodging. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, this is a highly economical route for a quick commute or local excursion. Since both towns reside within Connecticut, you will stay comfortably within the same regional landscape throughout the entire drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Avenue | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| 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 |
| Fienemann Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Hartford, CT and New Britain, CT.
Start on Goose Green Road
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Turn right onto CT 219
Turn left onto US 44
Continue on US 44
Turn right onto CT 179
At end of road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
Continue on CT 179
Turn left onto CT 179
Turn straight onto CT 179
Continue on CT 4
Continue on CT 4
Continue on CT 4
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Fienemann Road
Continue on Farmington Avenue
Continue on Beaver Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto CT 71
Turn left
Turn left onto Whiting Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.7 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Fienemann Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Feinemann Road, New Britain, Central Connecticut State University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CT 71 / Franklin Square
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in New Hartford on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in New Britain on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
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 22.2-mile trek is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Only 13 miles of the trip occur on highways, meaning the majority of your time is spent navigating local roads. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on Farmington Avenue, which lasts for 6.7 miles. Because the route relies heavily on local streets, you should prepare for a more engaged driving experience compared to a monotonous highway haul. Expect the road conditions to shift frequently as you transition between these specific thoroughfares.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 22.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
243 ft
Total Descent
525 ft
Highest Point
449 ft
Elevation Range
282 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Hartford, CT and New Britain, CT, road signs point toward Hartford, Waterbury and Connecticut State University.
Hartford
Waterbury
Connecticut State University
New Britain is a city in Connecticut. The "Hardware City" is the official nickname of the city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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