Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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New London, CT
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The drive from New Haven, CT to New London, CT covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Broad Street, Forbes Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h highway drive covering 47.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Broad Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.4 miles on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Broad Street. 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.
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 47.5 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto CT 85 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Haven, CT to New London, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterford along the way.
Waterford
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 41.4 mi | 49m |
| Broad Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Chapel Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and New London, CT.
Start on College Street
Turn left onto Chapel Street
Turn right onto State Street
Turn left onto Water Street
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto US 1
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto CT 85
Turn right onto Meridian Street
Turn right onto State Street
Turn right onto Huntington Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from New Haven, CT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from New Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into New London, 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.
Regular Gas
$7.65 one way
$15.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in New London on Saturday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
49°F
Westbrook, CT
24 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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