Origin
East Brooklyn, CT
Morning in East Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Brooklyn, 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
1h 37m
Distance
81 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Brooklyn, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to New Haven, CT covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 395, Forbes Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from East Brooklyn, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 81 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 81 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.2 miles on I 95.
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.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
312 ft
23 ft
Total Climb
271 ft
Total Descent
497 ft
Highest Point
312 ft
~23.1 mi in
Elevation Range
290 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 81 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 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Day Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 / Providence Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Day Street
Turn right onto Day Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6 / Providence Road
Turn right onto US 6 / Providence Road
Navigation decision point
5
39.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
77.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 38.2 mi | 45m |
| I 395 | 37.3 mi | 41m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Providence Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Providence Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chapel Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 38.2 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brooklyn, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Ventura Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Ventura Drive
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
265 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto Day Street
247 ft
·
16 sec
·
Day Street
4
Turn right onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Road
5
Continue on US 6; CT 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Pike
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 395 South: Norwich
7
Merge onto I 395
37 mi
·
41 min
·
I 395
8
Merge onto I 95
38 mi
·
45 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 51
Toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Frontage Road
11
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Olive Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Olive Street
14
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapel Street
15
Turn right onto College Street
343 ft
·
5 sec
·
College Street
16
Arrive at destination
College Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.5 miles from East Brooklyn, CT, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Haven, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving East Brooklyn, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Brooklyn, CT
This is one driving day of about 81 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from East Brooklyn, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 38.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.5 mi from East Brooklyn, CT · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from East Brooklyn, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Haven, CT
The final approach into New Haven, 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
$13.04 one way
$26.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.35 | $28.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.51 | $31.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.88 | $35.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.34 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Haven, CT
Morning in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Norwich, CT
41 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
38 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m 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 East Brooklyn, CT to New Haven, CT covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 395, Forbes Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.5 miles from East Brooklyn, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.04 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 81 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 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Day Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 / Providence Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from East Brooklyn, CT to New Haven, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 23 ft to 312 ft elevation with about 271 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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