Origin
Norwich, CT
Morning in Norwich on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwich, CT to New Britain, 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
1h 4m
Distance
51.1 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwich, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Norwich to New Britain, you are looking at a straightforward 51.1-mile transit across Connecticut. This highway-focused drive typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete, making it a highly efficient day trip that requires no overnight stops. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the journey, keeping costs low for a quick commute or visit. Because the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, it is designed for speed and directness rather than leisure. It is an ideal choice if you need to reach your destination quickly without the complexity of navigating backroads. Since the entire trip takes place within the Northeast, you will find the infrastructure consistent and easy to follow.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 33.9 mi | 39m |
| I 91 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| CT 9 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| CT 3 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bath Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 33.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on Courthouse Square
25 ft
·
2 sec
·
Courthouse Square
2
Turn slight right onto Main Street
295 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Franklin Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Continue on Franklin Street
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Franklin Street
5
Turn left onto Bath Street
391 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bath Street
6
Continue on Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
7
Turn right onto CT 2; CT 32
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
8
Turn left onto CT 2; CT 32
34 mi
·
39 min
·
CT 2; CT 32
Toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Exit 5D
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
11
Continue on CT 3
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto I 91
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 22N
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto CT 9
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto CT 71
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Britain Road
19
Continue on CT 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right
195 ft
·
21 sec
21
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
22
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Norwich, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 2; CT 32
Turn left onto CT 2; CT 32 toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Har...
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
6
38.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
7
44.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22N
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
7
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward CT 71: Kensington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.23 one way
$16.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
New Britain, CT
Morning in New Britain on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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 trip dominated by high-speed travel, as 90 percent of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on CT 2, I-91, and CT 9, which provide a fast-paced environment for the duration of your trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 33.9 miles along CT 2 before you transition to the next leg of your journey. While the route is functional, it lacks the winding character of local roads, focusing instead on efficiency and connectivity. Behind the wheel, you will find a consistent experience that prioritizes steady cruising speeds over stop-and-go traffic, provided you time your departure well.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.9 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near CT 2; CT 32.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.1 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 1.7 miles (CT 2; CT 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Norwich, CT
Full guide →Norwich, also known as The Rose of New England is a city in southeastern Connecticut surrounded by other thriving Connecticut cities such as Hartford, New Haven, and New London. In 2018, the population was 38,000. Norwich was founded in 1659 when settlers from Old Saybrook, Connecticut, purchased land from Chief Uncas, leader of the Mohegan Native American tribe. Because of this, with a short drive you can enter Uncasville where the magnificent Mohegan Sun Casino is located.
Arriving 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 1h 4m. Total distance: 51.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.9 miles on CT 2. 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 New Britain, 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: at 1.7 miles (CT 2; CT 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Britain, 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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