Origin
Darien, CT
Afternoon in Darien on Monday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Darien, CT to New Britain, CT
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
68.3 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
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.
Darien, CT
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New Britain, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Darien, CT to New Britain, CT covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Post Road, Old Kings Highway North, I 95 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.1 miles from Darien, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 68.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Post Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Darien, CT to New Britain, CT is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Darien, CT to New Britain, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Post Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Kings Highway North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 8 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 15 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merritt Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Post Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darien, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on the route
194 ft
·
20 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Post Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Post Road
3
Turn right onto Old Kings Highway North
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Kings Highway North
4
Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 95 North: New Haven
5
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
21 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
7
Continue straight
3.2 mi
·
3 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
9
Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
10
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Merritt Parkway
11
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30 mi
·
37 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
12
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right
515 ft
·
14 sec
14
Turn slight right
292 ft
·
8 sec
15
Turn slight right onto Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Frontage Road
16
Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North: New Britain
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
CT 9 North: New Britain
17
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
18
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
19
Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
CT 71: Kensington
20
Turn right onto New Britain Road
240 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Britain Road
21
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
22
Turn right
194 ft
·
21 sec
23
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.1 miles from Darien, CT, or about 35m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 68.3 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.1 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Britain, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Darien, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Darien, CT
This is one driving day of about 68.3 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Darien, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Darien, CT · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Darien, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Britain, CT
The final approach into New Britain, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Britain, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.87 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $11.98 | $23.97 |
| premium | $4.83 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.17 | $30.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in New Britain on Monday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Darien, CT to New Britain, CT covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Post Road, Old Kings Highway North, I 95 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 miles from Darien, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Darien, CT to New Britain, CT is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Darien, CT to New Britain, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Darien, CT to New Britain, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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