Origin
Vernon, CT
Late night in Vernon on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
18°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernon, 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
32m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernon, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Vernon and New Britain, this 25.7-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse central Connecticut. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating the route involves a blend of Dobson Road, Hartford Turnpike, and a stretch on I-84 West. With fuel costs estimated at just $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or weekend excursion. Because both locations are firmly within the Northeast region, you will experience a familiar, consistent landscape throughout your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| CT 15 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| East Cedar Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| CT 9 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dobson Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Columbus Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Continue on Dobson Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dobson Road
3
Turn left onto CT 30
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hartford Turnpike
4
Continue on CT 30; CT 83
298 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hartford Turnpike
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 West
6
Merge onto I 84
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
CT 15
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
9
Continue on Russell Road
488 ft
·
13 sec
·
Russell Road
10
Turn straight onto CT 175
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Cedar Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CT 175
468 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Street
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
13
Merge onto CT 9
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 36
Toward Chestnut Street
Use the slight left lane.
15
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Chestnut Street
16
Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Whiting Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Whiting Street
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 15
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15 toward CT 15 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
7
21 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Chestnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 36
Toward Chestnut Street
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Columbus Boulevard
Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Britain, CT
Late night in New Britain on Sunday
Local time
12:39 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
43 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
32m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating local roads since the highway share for this trip is 0%. The absence of long, uninterrupted highway stretches means you should stay alert as you transition between Dobson Road and the Hartford Turnpike. Because the route relies on local infrastructure, the driving experience is interactive and requires your full attention behind the wheel. It is a straightforward, functional transit that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near I 84.
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 12 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Vernon, CT
Full guide →Vernon is a town in Connecticut.
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 32m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on I 84. 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 1.8 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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