Origin
New Britain, CT
Evening in New Britain on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Coventry Lake, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 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 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from New Britain, CT to Coventry Lake, CT covers 30.1 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Square, Elm Street, Chestnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 30.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin Square 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Britain, CT to Coventry Lake, CT is easy. At 46m 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 New Britain, CT to Coventry Lake, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Square | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| CT 9 North | — | — |
| CT 175 | — | — |
| Cedar Street | — | — |
| Wells Road | — | — |
| Berlin Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Franklin Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Coventry Lake, CT.
1
Start on Whiting Street
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Whiting Street
2
Turn right onto Franklin Square
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Franklin Square
3
Continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
5
Turn left onto CT 9 North: Newington
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
CT 9 North: Newington
6
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
1 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward CT 175: Newington
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
CT 175: Newington
8
Turn right onto Cedar Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Cedar Street
9
Continue on Wells Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Wells Road
10
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
12
Merge slight right
1.4 mi
·
1 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 384 East: Providence
14
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
8 min
15
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
16
Take the exit slight left toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
17
Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto Daly Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Daly Road
19
Turn left onto Bellevue Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bellevue Drive
20
Turn right onto John Hand Drive
387 ft
·
22 sec
·
John Hand Drive
21
Continue on John Hand Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
John Hand Drive
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from New Britain, CT · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from New Britain, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coventry Lake, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Coventry Lake, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Coventry Lake, CT
Evening in Coventry Lake on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
5 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
46m 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 Coventry Lake, CT covers 30.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Square, Elm Street, Chestnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 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 $4.85 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 New Britain, CT to Coventry Lake, CT is easy. At 46m 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 New Britain, CT to Coventry Lake, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Britain, CT to Coventry Lake, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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