Origin
New Britain, CT
Late night in New Britain on Saturday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Oakville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Oakville, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This 25.3-mile drive from New Britain, CT, to Oakville, CT, is a quick trip, estimated to take just 34 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-84 and CT-72, it's a highway-focused journey perfect for a day trip within the Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route is easily manageable for a single day. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, making it a convenient option for a short excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-intensive experience, with 92% of this route being on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.2 miles on I-84, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The drive is characterized by its efficient, direct path, minimizing slower local roads. You'll primarily be on interstates and state highways, designed for straightforward travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 72. 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 11 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 71 / Franklin Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward CT 72 West: Bristol
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CT 72 West: Bristol
6
4.1 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.4 mi into trip
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~29m in
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CT 73
Take the exit onto CT 73 toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
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 31
Toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
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 Oakville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Watertown
22.4 mi in
|
~29m
|
via CT 73
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 17.2 mi | 21m |
| CT 72 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| CT 73 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| CT 8 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Buckingham Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ballfarm Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 17.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Oakville, CT.
1
Start on Whiting Street
34 ft
·
6 sec
·
Whiting Street
2
Turn right onto CT 71
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Franklin Square
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on East Main Street
366 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward CT 72 West: Bristol
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto CT 72
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
CT 72
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 20
Toward CT 8 North: Torrington
9
Merge onto CT 8
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 8
10
Take the exit onto CT 73
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 73
Exit 31
Toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn right onto Buckingham Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Buckingham Street
12
Turn left onto Ballfarm Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ballfarm Road
13
Arrive at destination
Ballfarm Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.15 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Oakville, CT
Late night in Oakville on Saturday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
21 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
34m 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 Oakville, CT covers 25.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, CT 72, CT 73. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 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 $4.07 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 11 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 71 / Franklin Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New Britain, CT to Oakville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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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