Origin
New Britain, CT
Late night in New Britain on Friday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Hartford County, CT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Hartford County, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from New Britain, CT to Hartford County, CT covers 13.7 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 9, I 84, Prospect Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 New Britain, CT to Hartford County, CT covers 13.7 miles and takes about 23m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
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 early in the drive near CT 71 / Franklin Square.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 13.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
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 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
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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
8
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Prospect Avenue, New Park Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Prospect Avenue, New Park Avenue
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CT 189 / Bloomfield Avenue
Turn left onto CT 189 / Bloomfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| I 84 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Prospect Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Caya Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Hartford County, 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
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
CT 9
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 40B
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 84; US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; US 6
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 44
Toward Prospect Avenue, New Park Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Caya Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Caya Avenue
11
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Prospect Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 44
495 ft
·
15 sec
·
Albany Avenue
13
Turn left onto CT 189
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn left
155 ft
·
11 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.21 one way
$4.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hartford County, CT
Late night in Hartford County on Friday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
3 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
23m 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 Hartford County, CT covers 13.7 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, I 84, Prospect Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 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 $2.21 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 12 decision points packed into just 13.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 71 / Franklin Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Britain, CT to Hartford County, 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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