Trip from Cromwell, CT to New Britain, CT

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are CT 9, West Street, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Cromwell, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Cromwell, CT to New Britain, CT?

The route from Cromwell, CT to New Britain, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

13m

Distance

9.8 mi

16 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 13m ★

6 AM

0h 14m

8 AM

0h 16m

10 AM

0h 15m

12 PM

0h 14m

3 PM

0h 15m

5 PM

0h 16m

8 PM

0h 13m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cromwell, CT to New Britain, CT covers 9.8 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CT 9, West Street, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 13m highway drive covering 9.8 miles, with most of the trip on CT 9 and West Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.1 miles on CT 9.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

CT 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and West Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 99 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.8 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: near the start (CT 99 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CT 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CT 99 / Main Street

Turn right onto CT 99 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5

2 mi into trip | ~3m in | CT 9

Merge onto CT 9

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

8.1 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

7

8.6 mi into trip | ~11m 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

5

9.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | Whiting Street

Turn left onto Whiting Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
CT 9	6.1 mi	7m
West Street	1.6 mi	2m
South Main Street	1 mi	1m
Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
New Britain Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
Whiting Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Wall Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: CT 9 — 6.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cromwell, CT and New Britain, CT.

1

Start on Wall Street

53 ft · 2 sec · Wall Street

2

Turn right onto CT 99

313 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

3

Turn left onto CT 372

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Street

4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward CT 9 North

5

Merge onto CT 9

6.1 mi · 7 min · CT 9

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 31 sec

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 1 Toward CT 71: Kensington Use the slight right lane.

8

Turn right onto CT 71

241 ft · 4 sec · New Britain Road

9

Continue on CT 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

10

Turn right

195 ft · 21 sec

11

Turn left onto Whiting Street

154 ft · 4 sec · Whiting Street

12

Arrive at destination

Whiting Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.58 one way

$3.16 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$1.74	$3.47
premium	$4.86	$1.88	$3.75
diesel	$5.61	$2.16	$4.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.9	$1.03	$0.47
Efficient EV	2.5	$0.86	$0.39
EV Truck/SUV	3.9	$1.37	$0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cromwell, CT

Night in Cromwell on Thursday

Local time

9:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Britain, CT

Night in New Britain on Thursday

Local time

9:27 PM

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

19 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

13m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cromwell, CT to New Britain, CT covers 9.8 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.