Origin
Simsbury, CT
Afternoon in Simsbury on Friday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Simsbury, CT to New Britain, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Simsbury, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
Simsbury to New Britain is 19.8 miles and takes about 35 minutes via CT 9 and Simsbury Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic excursion. You'll experience a mixed drive, so be prepared for a little bit of everything as you make your way south. This is definitely a same-day trip, offering convenience and ease.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 31% of it being on highways. You'll find stretches on CT 9 that allow for quicker travel, including one continuous segment of 4.3 miles. The road will transition between these faster sections and more local roads like Simsbury Road and Trout Brook Drive. Expect some variability in traffic and speed as you navigate through different types of terrain and development. It's not a monotonous journey, but rather a blend of efficient travel and more community-focused road segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near Trout Brook Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (Trout Brook Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (Park Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Trout Brook Drive
Turn right onto Trout Brook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Park Road
Turn right onto Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 84: Hartford, Waterbury
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84: Hartford, Waterbury
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 South: New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39A
Toward CT 9 South: New Britain
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Simsbury, CT to New Britain, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
11.1 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Simsbury Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Trout Brook Drive | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Hopmeadow Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| I 84 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Hartford Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Albany Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simsbury, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on US 202; CT 10
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Hopmeadow Street
2
Turn left onto CT 185
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CT 185
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Simsbury Road
4
Turn slight right
321 ft
·
11 sec
5
Turn straight onto CT 218
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Trout Brook Drive
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Trout Brook Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Park Road
497 ft
·
18 sec
·
Park Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 84: Hartford, Waterbury
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
11
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 39A
Toward CT 9 South: New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 39A
Toward CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain
14
Continue on CT 9
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
CT 9
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 36
Toward Chestnut Street
Use the slight left lane.
16
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Chestnut Street
17
Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Whiting Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Whiting Street
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Friday
Local time
4:19 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
8 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
35m 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 Simsbury, CT to New Britain, CT covers 19.8 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, Simsbury Road, Trout Brook Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Simsbury, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (Trout Brook Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (Park Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Simsbury, CT to New Britain, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
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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