Origin
Torrington, CT
Late night in Torrington on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Torrington, 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
38m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Torrington, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
Torrington to New Britain is 27.5 miles and takes about 38 minutes via CT 8, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region, specifically Connecticut, making it a convenient local transit. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a brief glimpse of different driving experiences without demanding a full day commitment. Consider this trip if you're looking for a quick connection between these two cities, prioritizing efficiency over extensive sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Pine Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Torrington, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on US 202
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 202
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
4
Merge onto CT 8
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 8
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 39
Toward US 6 East: Bristol
6
Turn sharp left onto US 6
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
8
Turn straight onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Canal Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto CT 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
10
Continue on CT 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
11
Continue on CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
12
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto CT 72
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto CT 72
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pine Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
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.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on Columbus Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto CT 71
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Franklin Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left
195 ft
·
21 sec
21
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
22
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 6 / East Main Street
Turn sharp left onto US 6 / East Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CT 72 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
26.4 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$4.43 one way
$8.85 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.27 | $10.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
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
New Britain, CT
Late night in New Britain on Sunday
Local time
3:30 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
38m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 43% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on CT 8, Pine Street, and East Main Street. The longest uninterrupted segment is 9.8 miles on CT 8, providing a relatively smooth, faster-paced experience. As you progress, expect the character to shift from more open road driving on the highway to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll get a taste of both faster travel and more community-focused streets.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 27.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.8 miles (US 6 / East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (CT 72 / Main 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 38m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on CT 8. 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 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.8 miles (US 6 / East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (CT 72 / Main 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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