Origin
New Britain, CT
Morning in New Britain on Friday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Saybrook Manor, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Saybrook Manor, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from New Britain, CT to Saybrook Manor, CT covers 37.5 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 9, Boston Post Road, Middlesex Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.8 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 37.5 miles, with most of the trip on CT 9 and Boston Post Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.8 miles on CT 9.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and Boston Post Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 71 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 71 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Columbus Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CT 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 71 / South Main Street
Turn left onto CT 71 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Columbus Boulevard
Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 9
Merge onto CT 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward CT 154: Old Saybrook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 2
Toward CT 154: Old Saybrook
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Old Post Road
Turn left onto Old Post Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 32.8 mi | 39m |
| Boston Post Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Middlesex Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Nehantic Trail | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ellis Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Columbus Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 32.8 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Saybrook Manor, 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
33 mi
·
39 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 2
Toward CT 154: Old Saybrook
8
Turn right onto CT 154
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Middlesex Turnpike
9
Continue on US 1; CT 154
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Boston Post Road
10
Turn left onto Nehantic Trail
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Nehantic Trail
11
Turn left onto Old Post Road
111 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Post Road
12
Arrive at destination
Old Post Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from New Britain, CT · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from New Britain, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saybrook Manor, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Saybrook Manor, 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
$6.04 one way
$12.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.10
Middlesex Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Saybrook Manor, CT
Morning in Saybrook Manor on Friday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
19 mi in
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
17 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
48m 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 Saybrook Manor, CT covers 37.5 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, Boston Post Road, Middlesex Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 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 $6.04 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 straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 71 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Columbus Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CT 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Britain, CT to Saybrook Manor, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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