Origin
New Britain, CT
Afternoon in New Britain on Friday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to North Granby, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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North Granby, CT
Miller Reyes
Trip Overview
The drive from New Britain, CT to North Granby, CT covers 27.8 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 189, CT 9, North Granby Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on CT 189. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from New Britain, CT to North Granby, CT covers 27.8 miles and takes about 51m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 189 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 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 around 5.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles (Park Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Park Road, West Hartford Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 43
Toward Park Road, West Hartford Center
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Park Road
At end of road, turn right onto Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Trout Brook Drive
Turn left onto Trout Brook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 44 / Albany Avenue
Turn left onto US 44 / Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Britain, CT and North Granby, CT, road signs point toward Hartford Center, Tariffville, Granby, Bradley International Airport and Hartland.
Hartford Center
7.7 mi in
|
~10m
Tariffville
18.3 mi in
|
~32m
|
via CT 187; CT 189
Granby
18.3 mi in
|
~32m
|
via CT 187; CT 189
Bradley International Airport
18.3 mi in
|
~32m
|
via CT 187; CT 189
Hartland
24.1 mi in
|
~43m
|
via CT 20; CT 189
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 189 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| CT 9 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| North Granby Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Tunxis Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Trout Brook Drive | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 84 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
CT 189
— 5.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and North Granby, 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
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward Park Road, West Hartford Center
Use the slight left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto Park Road
437 ft
·
17 sec
·
Park Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Trout Brook Drive
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Trout Brook Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
211 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn slight right onto CT 218
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on CT 218
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hall Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Avenue
17
Continue on Brown Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Brown Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on CT 189
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Tunxis Avenue
19
Turn left onto CT 187; CT 189
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
CT 187; CT 189
Toward Tariffville, Granby, East Granby, Bradley International Airport
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 189
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 189
Toward Tariffville, Granby
21
Turn right onto US 202; CT 10; CT 189
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Salmon Brook Street South
22
Turn left onto CT 20; CT 189
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Granby Road
Toward North Granby, East Hartland
23
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 189
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Granby Road
Toward North Granby
24
Turn right onto East Street
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Street
25
Arrive at destination
East Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
North Granby, CT
Afternoon in North Granby on Friday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
20 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
51m 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 North Granby, CT covers 27.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 189, CT 9, North Granby Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 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 $4.48 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 19 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles (Park Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Britain, CT and North Granby, CT, road signs point toward Hartford Center, Tariffville, Granby, Bradley International Airport and Hartland.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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