Origin
New Britain, CT
Late night in New Britain on Friday
Local time
3:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Brooklyn, CT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Britain, CT
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Brooklyn, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Britain, CT to Brooklyn, CT covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 6, Middletown Road, I 384 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on US 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 53.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 6 and Middletown Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.1 miles on US 6.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and Middletown Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 71 / Franklin Square.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 71 / Franklin Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 71 / Franklin Square
Turn right onto CT 71 / Franklin Square
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward CT 9 North: Newington
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 9 North: Newington
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward CT 175: Newington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38
Toward CT 175: Newington
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 384 East: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward I 384 East: Providence
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Middletown Road | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| I 384 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Hartford Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Cedar Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Providence Turnpike | 2.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 11.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Brooklyn, CT.
1
Start on Whiting Street
34 ft
·
6 sec
·
Whiting Street
2
Turn right onto CT 71
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Franklin Square
3
Continue on CT 71
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Chestnut Street
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CT 9 North: Newington
6
Merge onto CT 9
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 38
Toward CT 175: Newington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto CT 175
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Cedar Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 175
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Wells Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 5; CT 15
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
13
Keep slight right at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59
Toward I 384 East: Providence
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 384
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 384
15
Continue on US 6; US 44
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US 6; US 44
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto US 6
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Middletown Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willimantic Road
18
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Road
19
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
20
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Turnpike
21
Continue on US 6
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hartford Road
22
Arrive at destination
US 6
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from New Britain, CT · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from New Britain, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooklyn, CT
The final approach into Brooklyn, 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
$8.58 one way
$17.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.79
Berlin Turnpike
(6.5 mi)
$0.45
Hartford Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Providence Turnpike
(2.4 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
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Brooklyn, CT
Late night in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
3:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
18°F
Vernon, CT
27 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.
Road read
1h 14m 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 New Britain, CT to Brooklyn, CT covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6, Middletown Road, I 384. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from New Britain, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.58 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 53.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (CT 71 / Franklin Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Britain, CT to Brooklyn, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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