New Haven, CT Road Trips

Drivers starting from New Haven, CT have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a regional road trip hub in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 33 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from New Haven, CT spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

15

Longest Drive

63.9 mi

Sharon, CT

Quickest Drive

22m

Stratford, CT

Plan Around New Haven, CT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if New Haven, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Sharon, CT to New Haven, CT 63.9 mi · 1h 33m New Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT 54.1 mi · 1h 11m Stamford, CT to New Haven, CT 41.3 mi · 49m Farmington, CT to New Haven, CT 39.3 mi · 45m

Continue From New Haven, CT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

New Haven, CT to Stamford, CT 42 mi · 48m New Haven, CT to Hartford, CT 39.3 mi · 41m New Haven, CT to East Hampton, CT 35.3 mi · 52m New Haven, CT to Middletown, CT 27 mi · 34m

Trips from New Haven, CT

New Haven, CT to Stamford, CT

42 mi 48m

New Haven, CT to Hartford, CT

39.3 mi 41m

New Haven, CT to East Hampton, CT

35.3 mi 52m

New Haven, CT to Middletown, CT

27 mi 34m

New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT

22.6 mi 26m

Driving from New Haven, CT

On average, trips departing from New Haven, CT run 33 miles with a drive time of roughly 40m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 42 miles (52m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving New Haven, CT most often head toward Stamford, CT (42 mi, 48m), Hartford, CT (39.3 mi, 41m), East Hampton, CT (35.3 mi, 52m), Middletown, CT (27 mi, 34m), and Meriden, CT (22.6 mi, 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 33-mile trip from New Haven, CT, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving New Haven, CT and 10 routes heading into New Haven, CT, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 42 miles.

The longest mapped route from New Haven, CT covers 42 miles and takes approximately 52m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.

The average route from New Haven, CT runs about 33 miles with a drive time of roughly 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 33-mile trip from New Haven, CT costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from New Haven, CT include Stamford, CT, Hartford, CT, East Hampton, CT and Middletown, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.