Origin
New Britain, CT
Night in New Britain on Thursday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Coventry Lake, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
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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Coventry Lake, CT
David Kanigan
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 I 384, Berlin Turnpike, US 44 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on I 384. 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 (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 30.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 384 and Berlin Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.3 miles on I 384.
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.
I 384 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 384 and Berlin Turnpike. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 71 / Franklin Square): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CT 71 / Franklin Square
Turn right onto CT 71 / Franklin Square
Navigation decision point
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
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Britain, CT to Coventry Lake, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
Mansfield
22.8 mi in
|
~31m
|
via US 44
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 384 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| US 44 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Cedar Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| CT 9 | 1.8 mi | 1m |
| I 84 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Daly Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 384
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Coventry Lake, 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
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 6; US 44
16
Take the exit onto US 44
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 44
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Turn right onto CT 31
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
388 ft
·
21 sec
·
John Hand Drive
21
Continue on John Hand Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
John Hand Drive
22
Arrive at destination
John Hand Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from New Britain, CT · 22m 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 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.45
Berlin Turnpike
(6.5 mi)
$0.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$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
Night in Coventry Lake on Thursday
Local time
10:52 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 I 384, Berlin Turnpike, US 44. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 71 / Franklin Square): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New Britain, CT to Coventry Lake, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
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