Origin
East Brooklyn, CT
Afternoon in East Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Brooklyn, CT to New Britain, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Brooklyn, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to New Britain, CT covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 2, US 6, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on CT 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to New Britain, CT covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
637 ft
4 ft
Total Climb
881 ft
Total Descent
978 ft
Highest Point
637 ft
~26.1 mi in
Elevation Range
633 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 22.6 miles in near CT 66 / Middletown Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 22.6 miles (CT 66 / Middletown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CT 66 / Middletown Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 66 / Middletown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
7
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22N
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
7
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 11 mi | 12m |
| US 6 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| I 91 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Middletown Road | 5 mi | 5m |
| CT 9 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Hartford Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| Providence Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 11 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brooklyn, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on Ventura Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Ventura Drive
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
265 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto Day Street
247 ft
·
16 sec
·
Day Street
4
Turn left onto US 6
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Providence Road
5
Continue on US 6
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hartford Road
6
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Turnpike
7
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
8
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Road
9
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willimantic Road
10
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Post Road
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 6
12
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 66
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 66
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 66
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CT 66
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
17
Merge onto CT 2
11 mi
·
12 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Exit 5D
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
20
Continue on CT 3
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Merge onto I 91
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 22N
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto CT 9
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn right onto CT 71
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Britain Road
28
Continue on CT 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
29
Turn right
195 ft
·
21 sec
30
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
31
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from East Brooklyn, CT · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from East Brooklyn, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.80 one way
$19.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Providence Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Hartford Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Saturday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
East Hampton, CT
30 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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 East Brooklyn, CT to New Britain, CT covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 2, US 6, I 91. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from East Brooklyn, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.80 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 60.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 22.6 miles (CT 66 / Middletown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Brooklyn, CT to New Britain, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 4 ft to 637 ft elevation with about 881 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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