Origin
New Haven, CT
Evening in New Haven on Friday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, CT to North Branford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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North Branford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This quick 9.3-mile drive from New Haven to North Branford, Connecticut, should take you about 15 minutes, making it a perfect, easy excursion. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this route is designed for a single-day trip and doesn't require an overnight stay. The drive primarily utilizes local roads like Foxon Road and Foxon Boulevard, with a small portion on I-91, reflecting its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. Given its short length and straightforward nature, it's an ideal addition to a day exploring the Northeast region of Connecticut.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 9.3-mile journey. While about 15% of the route involves highway driving on I-91, the majority of your time will be spent navigating local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles on Foxon Road, offering a brief period of steady progress before you re-enter a more town-focused driving experience. This route demands your attention with frequent turns and changes in road character as you transition between the slightly faster highway segments and the more involved local roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Foxon Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Elm Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 9.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
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 8
Toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 80 East: North Branford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CT 80 East: North Branford
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foxon Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| I 91 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Foxon Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Foxon Road
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and North Branford, CT.
1
Start on College Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
5
Merge onto I 91
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 8
Toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
490 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 80 East: North Branford
8
Turn straight onto CT 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CT 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Foxon Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right
102 ft
·
7 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$2.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
North Branford, CT
Evening in North Branford on Friday
Local time
6:20 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 North Branford, CT covers 9.3 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Foxon Road, I 91, Foxon Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 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 $1.50 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 8 decision points packed into just 9.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Haven, CT to North Branford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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