New Haven, CT Road Trips
With 17 routes heading out and 25 heading in, New Haven, CT works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 40 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.
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Trip Routes
42
Longest Drive
82.5 mi
Woodstock, CT
Quickest Drive
10m
Hamden, 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.
Continue From New Haven, CT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from New Haven, CT
New Haven, CT to Coventry, CT
New Haven, CT to Norwich, CT
New Haven, CT to Cornwall, CT
New Haven, CT to Enfield, CT
New Haven, CT to Winsted, CT
New Haven, CT to Groton, CT
New Haven, CT to Greenwich, CT
New Haven, CT to Stamford, CT
New Haven, CT to Moodus, CT
New Haven, CT to Waterbury, CT
New Haven, CT to Hartford, CT
New Haven, CT to East Hampton, CT
New Haven, CT to Kensington, CT
New Haven, CT to Watertown, CT
New Haven, CT to Middletown, CT
New Haven, CT to Killingworth, CT
New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT
Driving from New Haven, CT
The typical drive from New Haven, CT covers about 40 miles and takes around 54m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 58 miles (1h 17m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from New Haven, CT are Coventry, CT (57.7 mi, 1h 15m), Norwich, CT (55.4 mi, 1h 8m), Cornwall, CT (55.2 mi, 1h 17m), Enfield, CT (55 mi, 1h 9m), and Winsted, CT (51.2 mi, 1h 9m). 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 40-mile trip from New Haven, CT, budget about $6 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 17 mapped routes leaving New Haven, CT and 25 routes heading into New Haven, CT, covering 42 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 58 miles.
The longest mapped route from New Haven, CT covers 58 miles and takes approximately 1h 17m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.
The average route from New Haven, CT runs about 40 miles with a drive time of roughly 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 40-mile trip from New Haven, CT costs roughly $6 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 Coventry, CT, Norwich, CT, Cornwall, CT and Enfield, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from New Haven, CT
Trips to New Haven, CT
Woodstock, CT to New Haven, CT
Sharon, CT to New Haven, CT
Winsted, CT to New Haven, CT
Lisbon, CT to New Haven, CT
Mansfield City, CT to New Haven, CT
East Windsor, CT to New Haven, CT
Tariffville, CT to New Haven, CT
Cornwall, CT to New Haven, CT
Groton, CT to New Haven, CT
New Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT
Moodus, CT to New Haven, CT
Watertown, CT to New Haven, CT
Nearby Hubs
Other cities within driving distance of New Haven, CT that also have route pages.
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