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Trip from New Haven, CT to North Grosvenor Dale, CT

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

93.9 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown New Haven, CT, CT

New Haven, CT

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

The drive from New Haven, CT to North Grosvenor Dale, CT covers 93.9 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 395, I 95, Riverside Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.1 miles on I 395. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

47 miles from New Haven, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 50m highway drive covering 93.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 395 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.1 miles on I 395.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 395 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 395 and I 95. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near State Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 8 key points

These 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
5
90.8 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward CT 12: Grosvenordale

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 49 Toward CT 12: Grosvenordale

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from New Haven, CT to North Grosvenor Dale, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Plainfield along the way.

Plainfield

41.7 mi in | ~50m | via I 395

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 395 49.1 mi 53m
I 95 38.1 mi 44m
Riverside Drive 2.5 mi 4m
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
Longest stretch: I 395 — 49.1 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and North Grosvenor Dale, 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

36 mi · 39 min · I 395
Exit 76 Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 395

14 mi · 14 min · I 395
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 49 Toward CT 12: Grosvenordale
12

Continue on CT 12

2.5 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
13

Arrive at destination

CT 12

Trip Plan

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 47 miles from New Haven, CT, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Grosvenor Dale, 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 93.9 miles and 1h 50m.

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 I 395 for about 49.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47 mi from New Haven, CT · 56m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

47 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47 miles from New Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Grosvenor Dale, CT

The final approach into North Grosvenor Dale, 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 North Grosvenor Dale, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.03 one way

$30.06 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $16.48 $32.95
premium $4.83 $17.85 $35.70
diesel $5.64 $20.86 $41.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.2 0 $9.86 $4.51
Efficient EV 23.5 0 $8.22 $3.76
EV Truck/SUV 37.6 0 $13.15 $6.01

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

New Haven, CT

Morning in New Haven on Monday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Grosvenor Dale, CT

Morning in North Grosvenor Dale on Monday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

21 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

1h 50m 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 Grosvenor Dale, CT covers 93.9 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 395, I 95, Riverside Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47 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 $15.03 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 93.9 miles you will encounter 8 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.
On the drive from New Haven, CT to North Grosvenor Dale, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Plainfield along the way.

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