Origin
Georgetown, CT
Morning in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, CT to New Haven, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, CT
David Kanigan
New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Georgetown, CT to New Haven, CT covers 36.2 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Merritt Parkway, I 95, Georgetown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.9 miles on Merritt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 36.2 miles, with most of the trip on Merritt Parkway and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.9 miles on Merritt Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Merritt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Merritt Parkway and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 57; CT 107 / School Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 57; CT 107 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 57; CT 107 / School Street
Turn right onto CT 57; CT 107 / School Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
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 37
Toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
7
25.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
7
33 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Campbell Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward Campbell Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Georgetown, CT to New Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New London along the way.
New London
24.3 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| I 95 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Georgetown Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Weston Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Spring Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Church Street South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Columbus Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 15.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on US 7
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Danbury Road
2
Turn right onto CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
School Street
3
Continue on CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Redding Road
4
Turn right onto CT 57
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Georgetown Road
5
Turn right onto CT 53; CT 57
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Weston Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
7
Merge onto CT 15
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 2A
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 43
Toward Campbell Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
13
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
14
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Columbus Avenue
16
Turn left onto Church Street South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street South
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chapel Street
18
Turn right onto College Street
343 ft
·
5 sec
·
College Street
19
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Georgetown, CT · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Georgetown, 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
$5.83 one way
$11.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 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 | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
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
Morning in New Haven on Friday
Local time
6:50 AM
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.
Temperature spread
1 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
55m 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 Georgetown, CT to New Haven, CT covers 36.2 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Merritt Parkway, I 95, Georgetown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Georgetown, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.83 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 57; CT 107 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Georgetown, CT to New Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New London along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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