Origin
New Britain, CT
Evening in New Britain on Thursday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Prospect, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Prospect, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Britain, CT to Prospect, CT covers 19.8 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, CT 72, Scott Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 19.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and CT 72. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.6 miles on I 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 12.6 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
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 10 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
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 10 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
|
~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
|
~6m in
|
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.
7
16.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Austin Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Austin Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| CT 72 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Scott Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Austin Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Waterbury Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| New Haven Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 12.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Prospect, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 25A
Toward Austin Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Austin Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Austin Road
10
Continue on Scott Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Scott Road
11
Turn left onto CT 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waterbury Road
12
Continue on CT 69
492 ft
·
13 sec
·
New Haven Road
Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto CT 68
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Union City Road
14
Arrive at destination
CT 68
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Prospect, CT
Evening in Prospect on Thursday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Rain Showers
W 3 to 10 mph
28% chance
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
1 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
27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Prospect, CT covers 19.8 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, CT 72, Scott Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 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 $3.19 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 10 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
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.
The route from New Britain, CT to Prospect, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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