Origin
Plymouth, CT
Morning in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, CT to New Britain, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
Plymouth, CT to New Britain, CT is 16 miles and takes about 23m via Pine Street and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, taking you from one Northeast town to another. Given its brief duration and local road focus, this route is best suited for a quick, straightforward journey rather than an extended scenic adventure. Expect a very practical drive with minimal time on major highways, making it ideal for those prioritizing efficiency over expansive views.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| CT 72 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Terryville Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Allen Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pine Street
— 4.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on North Street
22 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn left onto US 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
4
Turn straight onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Canal Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto CT 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
6
Continue on CT 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
7
Continue on CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
8
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto CT 72
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CT 72
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pine Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 72
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Columbus Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto CT 71
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Franklin Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left
195 ft
·
21 sec
17
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
18
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — 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
|
US 6 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 6 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 72 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 72 / Pine Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
12.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72 toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Downtown New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.15 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
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 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Britain, CT
Morning in New Britain on Sunday
Local time
7:34 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
20 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
23m 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?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with only 14% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through town on Pine Street and Main Street, experiencing a connected feel between communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles on Pine Street. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed as you move through residential and commercial areas, making it a dynamic, if not particularly fast-paced, driving experience.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Pine Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near US 6 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 16 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in New Britain, CT
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 4.9 miles on Pine Street. 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: near the start (US 6 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): 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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