Origin
Deep River, CT
Evening in Deep River on Thursday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deep River, CT to New Britain, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deep River, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deep River, CT to New Britain, CT covers 29.3 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 9, South Main Street, Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 29.3 miles, with most of the trip on CT 9 and South Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.8 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 11 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 26.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and South Main Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 29.3 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CT 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward CT 9 North: Middletown
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 9 North: Middletown
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 9
Merge onto CT 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
28 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
29.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Whiting Street
Turn left onto Whiting Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 26.8 mi | 32m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Britain Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whiting Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| River Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 26.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deep River, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on River Street
14 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Street
2
Continue on CT 80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CT 9 North: Middletown
4
Merge onto CT 9
27 mi
·
32 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto CT 71
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Britain Road
8
Continue on CT 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn right
195 ft
·
21 sec
10
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
11
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
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
Evening in New Britain on Thursday
Local time
5:41 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
37m 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 Deep River, CT to New Britain, CT covers 29.3 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, South Main Street, Elm Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Deep River, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.72 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CT 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Deep River, CT to New Britain, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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