Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Woodbury, CT
David Kanigan
The drive from New Britain, CT to Woodbury, CT covers 32.1 miles and takes about 45m 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 64, CT 72 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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.
This is a 45m highway drive covering 32.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and CT 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on I 84.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 64. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto CT 71 / Franklin Square
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward CT 72 West: Bristol
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto CT 64 toward CT 64, CT 63: Middlebury, Watertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Britain, CT to Woodbury, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Watertown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 19 mi | 23m |
| CT 64 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| CT 72 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Sherman Hill Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Middlebury Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Woodbury, CT.
Start on Whiting Street
Turn right onto CT 71
Turn left onto Main Street
Continue on East Main Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Take the exit onto CT 64
Continue on CT 64
Continue on CT 64
Turn right onto US 6
Turn left onto Judson Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from New Britain, CT · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from New Britain, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Woodbury, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in New Britain on Saturday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Woodbury on Saturday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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