Origin
Woodbury, CT
Afternoon in Woodbury on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, 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
45m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, CT
David Kanigan
New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbury, CT to New Britain, CT covers 31.9 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, Middlebury Road, Sherman Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 19.1 mi | 23m |
| Middlebury Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Sherman Hill Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| CT 72 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| CT 64 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Columbus Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 19.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on Judson Avenue
108 ft
·
7 sec
·
Judson Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 6
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street South
3
Turn left onto CT 64
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sherman Hill Road
4
Continue on CT 64
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Middlebury Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto CT 64; CT 188
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Middlebury Road
6
Continue on CT 64
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Chase Parkway
7
Take the ramp onto CT 64
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 64
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
8
Merge onto I 84
19 mi
·
23 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 72
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Columbus Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto CT 71
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Franklin Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Woodbury, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72 toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
7
30.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Downtown New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
5
31.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
CT 71 / Franklin Square
Turn right onto CT 71 / Franklin Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
31.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 mph
3% 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
12 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
45m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
31.9 mi in 45m, mostly highway — 19.1 mi of that is on I 84.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Middlebury Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near I 84.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.9 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 9.4 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Britain, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Britain, CT before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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