Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Photo: David Kanigan
The drive from New Hartford, CT to New Britain, CT covers 22.2 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farmington Avenue, Main Street, Canton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on Farmington Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.1 miles from New Hartford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 22.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
243 ft
Total Descent
525 ft
Highest Point
449 ft
Elevation Range
282 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 22.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Fienemann Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Feinemann Road, New Britain, Central Connecticut State University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CT 71 / Franklin Square
Lane positioning matters here
Between New Hartford, CT and New Britain, CT, road signs point toward Hartford, Waterbury and Connecticut State University.
Hartford
Waterbury
Connecticut State University
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Avenue | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Canton Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Albany Turnpike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Collinsville Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 84 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Fienemann Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Hartford, CT and New Britain, CT.
Start on Goose Green Road
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Turn right onto CT 219
Turn left onto US 44
Continue on US 44
Turn right onto CT 179
At end of road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
Continue on CT 179
Turn left onto CT 179
Turn straight onto CT 179
Continue on CT 4
Continue on CT 4
Continue on CT 4
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Fienemann Road
Continue on Farmington Avenue
Continue on Beaver Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto CT 71
Turn left
Turn left onto Whiting Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22.2 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.1 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Britain, CT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Hartford, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Hartford, CT
This is one driving day of about 22.2 miles and 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.1 mi from New Hartford, CT · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from New Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Britain, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.83 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in New Hartford on Saturday
Local time
11:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in New Britain on Saturday
Local time
11:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Smithtown, NY
11 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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