Origin
Uncasville, CT
Late night in Uncasville on Friday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Uncasville, CT to New Britain, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
53.1 mi
86 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 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Uncasville, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Uncasville, CT to New Britain, CT covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 9, I 95, I 395 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.4 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 53.1 miles, with most of the trip on CT 9 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.4 miles on CT 9.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 33.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 69
Toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
6
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward CT 71: Kensington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
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 Uncasville, CT to New Britain, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
Hartford
17.7 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 33.4 mi | 40m |
| I 95 | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| I 395 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Palmertown Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oakdale Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Norwich-New London Turnpike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Britain Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 33.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uncasville, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on CT 32
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Norwich-New London Turnpike
2
Turn left onto CT 163
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palmertown Road
3
Continue on CT 163
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Oakdale Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge onto I 395
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 395
6
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 69
Toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
9
Continue on CT 9
33 mi
·
40 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CT 71
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Britain Road
13
Continue on CT 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right
195 ft
·
21 sec
15
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
16
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Uncasville, CT · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 26.6 miles from Uncasville, 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
$8.55 one way
$17.10 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.17 | $20.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in New Britain on Friday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
27 mi in
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
20 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 6m 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 Uncasville, CT to New Britain, CT covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, I 95, I 395. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Uncasville, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.55 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 53.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Uncasville, CT to New Britain, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
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