Origin
New Canaan, CT
Afternoon in New Canaan on Thursday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Canaan, CT to New Britain, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Canaan, CT
David Kanigan
New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Canaan, CT to New Britain, CT covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Street, Main Street, East Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 65.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Canaan, CT to New Britain, CT is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Canaan, CT to New Britain, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| East Avenue | — | — |
| New Norwalk Road | — | — |
| New Canaan Avenue | — | — |
| Merritt Parkway | — | — |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | — | — |
| Berlin Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Park Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Canaan, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on Elm Street
164 ft
·
9 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn right onto Park Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Park Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto East Avenue
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Avenue
5
Turn right onto New Norwalk Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Norwalk Road
6
Continue on New Canaan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
New Canaan Avenue
7
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
22 mi
·
29 min
·
Merritt Parkway
9
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30 mi
·
37 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
10
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right
515 ft
·
14 sec
12
Turn slight right
292 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn slight right onto Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Frontage Road
14
Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North: New Britain
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
CT 9 North: New Britain
15
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
17
Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
CT 71: Kensington
18
Turn right onto New Britain Road
240 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Britain Road
19
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right
194 ft
·
21 sec
21
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from New Canaan, CT · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from New Canaan, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Britain, CT
The final approach into New Britain, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.61 one way
$21.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.67 | $23.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
New Britain, CT
Afternoon in New Britain on Thursday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
17 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
1h 13m 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 Canaan, CT to New Britain, CT covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Street, Main Street, East Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 miles from New Canaan, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.61 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.
The drive from New Canaan, CT to New Britain, CT is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Canaan, CT to New Britain, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Canaan, CT to New Britain, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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