Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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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The drive from South Windham, CT to New Britain, CT covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 2, I 91, Middletown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on CT 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 11 mi | 12m |
| I 91 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Middletown Road | 5 mi | 5m |
| CT 9 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| Windham Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| CT 3 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between South Windham, CT and New Britain, CT.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto CT 32
Continue on CT 32
Turn right onto CT 32
Turn right onto CT 32
Turn sharp left onto CT 32; CT 66
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 66
Continue on CT 66
Keep left at fork onto CT 66
Continue on CT 66
Continue on CT 66
Continue on CT 66
Take the exit
Merge onto CT 2
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on CT 3
Take the exit
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Merge onto CT 9
Keep slight left at fork
Take the exit
Turn right onto CT 71
Continue on CT 71
Turn right
Turn left onto Whiting Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from South Windham, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Keep left at fork onto CT 66 / Middletown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 71: Kensington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.34 one way
$14.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in South Windham on Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in New Britain on Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
45.6 mi in 1h 2m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: CT 2.
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 early in the drive near Main Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.6 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.2 miles (CT 66 / Middletown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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