Origin
Avon, CT
Night in Avon on Friday
Local time
10:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Avon, CT to New Haven, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Avon, CT to New Haven, CT is 37.1 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Whitney Avenue, Main Street, and Waterville Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. With a drive time under an hour and no major highway sections, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous day trip or a quick transit between towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through towns and city streets for the entire 37.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles on Whitney Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the next turn. Be prepared for frequent changes in speed and direction, typical of local road travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Whitney Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CT 10 / Waterville Road): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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CT 10 / Waterville Road
Turn right onto CT 10 / Waterville Road
Navigation decision point
3
17 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CT 10 / South Main Street
Continue onto CT 10 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
36.7 mi into trip
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~52m in
|
Grove Street
Turn right onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Avenue | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Waterville Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Farmington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Whitney Avenue
— 10.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on US 202; CT 10
65 ft
·
6 sec
·
Simsbury Road
2
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto CT 10
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterville Road
4
Continue on CT 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
6
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
11
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
12
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 10
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Temple Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Temple Street
16
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grove Street
17
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
18
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.5 mi from Avon, CT · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Avon, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Haven, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Haven, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Haven, CT
Night in New Haven on Friday
Local time
10:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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.
Road read
53m 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 Avon, CT to New Haven, CT covers 37.1 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Whitney Avenue, Main Street, Waterville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 miles from Avon, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.97 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 is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CT 10 / Waterville Road): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Avon, CT to New Haven, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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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