Origin
Monroe, CT
Evening in Monroe on Thursday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, CT to New Britain, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, CT to New Britain, CT covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, Berlin Turnpike, Leavenworth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h highway drive covering 43.7 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Berlin Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.2 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Berlin Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CT 110 / Shelton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 40.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike
At end of road, turn right onto CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 110 / Shelton Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 110 / Shelton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
40.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the ramp toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
6
42 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
42.5 mi into trip
|
~58m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 25.2 mi | 30m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Leavenworth Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Howe Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Shelton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| New Haven Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| CT 9 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Derby Turnpike | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 25.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on Fan Hill Road
382 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fan Hill Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CT 111
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Monroe Turnpike
3
Enter roundabout onto CT 110
218 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shelton Road
4
Continue on CT 110
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelton Road
5
Continue on CT 110
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Leavenworth Road
6
Continue on CT 110
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Howe Avenue
7
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bridge Street
8
Turn right onto CT 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto Derby Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Derby Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Avenue
11
Continue on CT 34
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Derby Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
13
Merge onto CT 15
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 5; CT 15
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
514 ft
·
14 sec
16
Turn slight right
291 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn slight right onto CT 372
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Frontage Road
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Use the left lane.
19
Merge onto CT 9
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto CT 71
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Britain Road
23
Continue on CT 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
24
Turn right
195 ft
·
21 sec
25
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
26
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Monroe, CT · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Monroe, 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
$7.04 one way
$14.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.35
Berlin Turnpike
(3.7 mi)
$0.26
Derby Turnpike
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Evening in New Britain on Thursday
Local time
5:46 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
6 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 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 Monroe, CT to New Britain, CT covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, Berlin Turnpike, Leavenworth Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Monroe, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.04 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 43.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CT 110 / Shelton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 40.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Monroe, CT to New Britain, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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