Origin
Quinebaug, CT
Morning in Quinebaug on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quinebaug, CT to New Britain, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quinebaug, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Quinebaug, CT to New Britain, CT covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, Old Turnpike Road, CT 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.4 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 55.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 55.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and Old Turnpike Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.4 miles on I 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Old Turnpike Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.6 miles in near I 84.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.6 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
35.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 84
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
43.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
CT 15
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15 toward CT 15 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
5
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the ramp toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
7
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward Chestnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 36
Toward Chestnut Street
6
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Columbus Boulevard
Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 28.4 mi | 32m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 9.8 mi | 17m |
| CT 15 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| East Cedar Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Bigelow Hollow Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Buckley Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| CT 9 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Lawson Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 28.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quinebaug, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on CT 131
140 ft
·
7 sec
·
Quinebaug Road
2
Turn left onto CT 197
9.8 mi
·
17 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
3
Continue on CT 197
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawson Road
4
Turn straight onto CT 171
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bigelow Hollow Road
5
Turn left onto CT 190
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Buckley Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge onto I 84
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 84
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
CT 15
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
11
Continue on Russell Road
488 ft
·
13 sec
·
Russell Road
12
Turn straight onto CT 175
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Cedar Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CT 175
468 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Street
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
15
Merge onto CT 9
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 36
Toward Chestnut Street
Use the slight left lane.
17
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Chestnut Street
18
Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Whiting Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Whiting Street
Use the right lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28 mi from Quinebaug, CT · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from Quinebaug, 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
$9.00 one way
$18.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Old Turnpike Road
(9.8 mi)
$0.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in New Britain on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 1 to 12 mph
25% chance
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 19m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Quinebaug, CT to New Britain, CT covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, Old Turnpike Road, CT 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28 miles from Quinebaug, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.00 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.6 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Quinebaug, CT to New Britain, 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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