Origin
New Haven, CT
Late night in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
12:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Trip from New Haven, CT to Baltic, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, CT
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Baltic, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Haven, CT to Baltic, CT covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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, Baltic Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 63.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.1 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 15 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 38.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near State 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 63.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Water Street
Turn left onto Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
41.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 395
Take the exit onto I 395 toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76
Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
6
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward CT 97: Occum, Taftville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward CT 97: Occum, Taftville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Haven, CT and Baltic, CT, road signs point toward Plainfield and Taftville.
Plainfield
41.7 mi in
|
~50m
|
via I 395
Taftville
59.8 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 38.1 mi | 44m |
| I 395 | 18 mi | 19m |
| Baltic Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Taftville-Occum Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 38.1 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Baltic, CT.
1
Start on College Street
343 ft
·
13 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Chapel Street
3
Turn right onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Water Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Frontage Road
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 North
8
Merge onto I 95
38 mi
·
44 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 395
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 395
Exit 76
Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 18
Toward CT 97: Occum, Taftville
11
Turn left onto CT 97
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Taftville-Occum Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto CT 97
335 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bridge Street
13
Turn right onto CT 97
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltic Road
14
Continue on CT 97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
CT 97
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from New Haven, CT · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from New Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baltic, CT
The final approach into Baltic, 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
$10.21 one way
$20.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Baltic, CT
Late night in Baltic on Saturday
Local time
12:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
3 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 17m 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 New Haven, CT to Baltic, CT covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 395, Baltic 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 31.7 miles from New Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.21 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 63.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Haven, CT and Baltic, CT, road signs point toward Plainfield and Taftville.
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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