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Trip from New Britain, CT to North Stamford, CT

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

66.6 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown New Britain, CT, CT

New Britain, CT

David Kanigan

Downtown North Stamford, CT, CT

North Stamford, CT

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from New Britain, CT to North Stamford, CT covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Broad Street, Merritt Parkway, Berlin Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.3 miles on North Broad Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33.3 miles from New Britain, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from New Britain, CT to North Stamford, CT covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Broad Street is the longest continuous segment at about 30.3 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 around 0.4 miles in near Columbus Boulevard.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 66.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Columbus Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Columbus Boulevard

Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard

Navigation decision point

7
3.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward CT 372: East Berlin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 32 Toward CT 372: East Berlin
5
3.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike

Merge onto US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
64.3 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward CT 137: High Ridge Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 10 Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
5
64.7 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | CT 137 / High Ridge Road

Turn left onto CT 137 / High Ridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Broad Street 30.3 mi 37m
Merritt Parkway 27 mi 34m
Berlin Turnpike 3.4 mi 4m
CT 9 2.4 mi 2m
High Ridge Road 1.6 mi 2m
North Stamford Road 0.3 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Ellis Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Broad Street — 30.3 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and North Stamford, CT.

1

Start on Whiting Street

34 ft · 7 sec · Whiting Street
2

Turn left onto CT 71

0.3 mi · 34 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn left onto Ellis Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Ellis Street
4

Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard

160 ft · 4 sec · Columbus Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
6

Merge onto CT 9

2.4 mi · 2 min · CT 9
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Exit 32 Toward CT 372: East Berlin Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

306 ft · 7 sec
9

Merge onto US 5; CT 15

3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 5; CT 15

30 mi · 37 min · North Broad Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on CT 15

27 mi · 34 min · Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 10 Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto CT 137

1.6 mi · 2 min · High Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto North Stamford Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · North Stamford Road
15

Continue on North Stamford Road

475 ft · 16 sec · North Stamford Road
16

Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

139 ft · 6 sec · Cascade Road
17

Arrive at destination

Cascade Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.3 miles from New Britain, CT, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 66.6 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.3 miles or 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Stamford, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Britain, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Britain, CT

This is one driving day of about 66.6 miles and 1h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Britain, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Broad Street for about 30.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.3 mi from New Britain, CT · 42m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

33 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

White Plains, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from New Britain, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Stamford, CT

The final approach into North Stamford, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Stamford, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 55.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.66 one way

$21.32 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $11.69 $23.37
premium $4.83 $12.66 $25.32
diesel $5.64 $14.80 $29.59

Estimated Tolls: $0.24

Berlin Turnpike (3.4 mi) $0.24

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

SWTCH Energy

Berlin, CT

SWTCH

22 DCFC

Pavilion West - Tesla Supercharger

Rocky Hill, CT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Crossroads Cromwell - Tesla Supercharger

Cromwell, CT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Corbins Corner Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

West Hartford, CT

Tesla

8 DCFC

West Hartford, CT

West Hartford, CT

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

10 Chestnut Street

New Britain, CT

LOOP

4 DCFC

Gengras Ford

Plainville, CT

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Tasca Ford

Berlin, CT

SYNERGEV

4 DCFC

Tesla: 3 LOOP: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 SWTCH: 1 SYNERGEV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $6.99 $3.20
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.83 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.32 $4.26

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

New Britain, CT

Afternoon in New Britain on Monday

Local time

1:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Stamford, CT

Afternoon in North Stamford on Monday

Local time

1:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1h 27m 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 Stamford, CT covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broad Street, Merritt Parkway, Berlin Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 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 $10.66 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 66.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Columbus Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Britain, CT to North Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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