Origin
New Britain, CT
Evening in New Britain on Thursday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Salem, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from New Britain, CT to Salem, CT covers 41.7 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 2, I 91, CT 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on CT 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 41.7 miles, with most of the trip on CT 2 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.7 miles on CT 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 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 17 decision points packed into just 41.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 29
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
8
13 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
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 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfiel...
9
13.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13 C
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
7
35.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward CT 85, CT 354: Lake Hayward Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward CT 85, CT 354: Lake Hayward Road
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 Salem, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Wethersfield along the way.
Old Wethersfield
13 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 19.7 mi | 23m |
| I 91 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| CT 9 | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| New London Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hartford Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| CT 3 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lake Hayward Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 19.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Salem, 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
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 29
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 91
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CT 3
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 13 C
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto CT 2
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
CT 2
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2
19 mi
·
22 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 11
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
CT 11
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 6
Toward CT 85, CT 354: Lake Hayward Road
17
Turn left onto Lake Hayward Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lake Hayward Road
18
Turn right onto CT 85
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
New London Road
19
Continue on CT 85
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Road
20
Turn left
168 ft
·
12 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from New Britain, CT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from New Britain, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Salem, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Salem, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Salem, CT
Evening in Salem on Thursday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
31°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
30 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
53m 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 Salem, CT covers 41.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 2, I 91, CT 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 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 $6.71 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 17 decision points packed into just 41.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New Britain, CT to Salem, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Wethersfield along the way.
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