Origin
New Haven, CT
Night in New Haven on Sunday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, CT to East Hampton, CT
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
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6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, CT
James Mirakian
East Hampton, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from New Haven to East Hampton, you can expect a manageable 35.3-mile trip that typically takes about 52 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy travel fatigue. With a fuel budget of roughly $6, it is an economical choice for a spontaneous drive across the Northeast. The route transitions through Connecticut, moving from the coastal influence of New Haven toward the more interior setting of East Hampton. Because the distance is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to explore your destination without rushing. Overall, this is a straightforward, practical connection between two distinct Connecticut communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.6 miles from New Haven, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied behind the wheel. You will spend about 54% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Wilbur Cross Parkway and CT 66. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 13.7 miles along the Wilbur Cross Parkway, which allows you to settle into a steady pace. As you transition onto the Portland-Cobalt Road, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed highway travel to a more localized road experience. Navigating these different road types ensures the drive feels dynamic rather than repetitive as you progress toward your final destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 35.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward CT 15 North: Hartford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CT 15 North: Hartford
5
4.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward East Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64B
Toward East Main Street
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
5
19.9 mi into trip
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~26m in
|
CT 66
Merge onto CT 66
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between New Haven, CT and East Hampton, CT, road signs point toward Industrial Area and Wesleyan.
Industrial Area
18.6 mi in
|
~24m
Wesleyan
18.6 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| CT 66 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Portland-Cobalt Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Dixwell Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| West High Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Marlborough Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 13.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and East Hampton, CT.
1
Start on College Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn left onto Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Grove Street
3
Continue on Tower Parkway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Tower Parkway
4
Turn right onto Broadway
43 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broadway
5
Turn slight right onto Dixwell Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CT 15 North: Hartford
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto CT 15
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 64B
Toward East Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
247 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
10
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
12
Merge onto CT 66
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto CT 3
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Newfield Street
14
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Liberty Street
15
Continue on Prospect Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Prospect Street
16
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto CT 66
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Take the exit onto CT 17; CT 66
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
CT 17; CT 66
19
Merge onto CT 17; CT 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlborough Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on CT 17; CT 66
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portland-Cobalt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on CT 66
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West High Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 52-minute trip, you have the advantage of total scheduling flexibility throughout your day. You do not need to worry about planning formal rest stops given the modest mileage, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge ensures you stay within your $6 budget. Try to avoid peak commuter hours on the Wilbur Cross Parkway to keep your travel time consistent. Because the route relies on a combination of parkways and regional roads like CT 66, stay alert for changes in speed limits and road signage as you transition between highway and local segments. Prioritizing a mid-morning or early afternoon departure will likely provide the smoothest driving experience for this Connecticut transit.
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 17.6 miles from New Haven, CT, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.7 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 35.3 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.6 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Haven, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Haven, CT
This is one driving day of about 35.3 miles and 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Haven, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Wilbur Cross Parkway for about 13.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from New Haven, CT · 23m 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 35.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from New Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Hampton, CT
The final approach into East Hampton, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Hampton, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.30 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.83 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
East Hampton, CT
Night in East Hampton on Sunday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
18 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
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
52m 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 East Hampton, CT covers 35.3 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, CT 66, Portland-Cobalt Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.65 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 35.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Haven, CT and East Hampton, CT, road signs point toward Industrial Area and Wesleyan.
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