Origin
Redding, CT
Late night in Redding on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redding, 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 11m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redding, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
This 49-mile drive from Redding, CT to New Britain, CT is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Given its short duration and focused highway profile, it's perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be spending a significant portion of your time on major roads, with 76% of the route on highways, making for a relatively efficient transit. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $8, which is quite budget-friendly. This route primarily stays within the Northeast region, offering a simple and direct connection between these two Connecticut towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 34.9 mi | 42m |
| Poverty Hollow Road | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| Sugar Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| CT 72 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Cross Highway | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Church Hill Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Key Rock Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Columbus Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 34.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on Cross Highway
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Highway
2
Continue on Church Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Hill Road
3
Continue on Church Hill Road
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Church Hill Road
4
Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Poverty Hollow Road
5
Continue on Key Rock Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Key Rock Road
6
Turn straight onto CT 302
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Sugar Street
7
Continue on Glover Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Glover Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Glover Avenue
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Glover Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto Queen Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Queen Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Church Hill Road
11
Take the exit onto US 6
35 mi
·
42 min
·
US 6
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on Columbus Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto CT 71
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Franklin Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left
195 ft
·
21 sec
18
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
19
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 24.5 miles from Redding, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 48.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Glover Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Glover Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 84 East: Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
8
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
5
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
CT 71 / Franklin Square
Turn right onto CT 71 / Franklin Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.89 one way
$15.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in New Britain on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 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
1 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 11m 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 drive that is predominantly highway-focused, accounting for 76% of the total mileage. The main roads you'll be navigating include US 6, Poverty Hollow Road, and Sugar Street, with US 6 being a significant component. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 34.9 miles on US 6, suggesting a good opportunity to settle in and maintain a consistent speed. While largely highway-based, be aware that segments like Poverty Hollow Road and Sugar Street might introduce more local road characteristics before rejoining the main highway sections.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.9 mi on US 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and Poverty Hollow Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near Glover Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49 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: at 9.7 miles (Glover Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 11m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.9 miles on US 6. 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 9.7 miles (Glover Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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