Origin
New Haven, CT
Evening in New Haven on Friday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, CT to Oakville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Oakville, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This short 26.2-mile drive from New Haven to Oakville, Connecticut, can be completed in about 39 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily using CT 8, Amity Road, and Whalley Avenue. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, so don't expect a purely highway experience. Given its brevity, it's perfectly suited for a single outing without the need for an overnight stay, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive features a mixed profile, indicating a variety of road experiences. With 56% of the journey on highways, you'll encounter some faster stretches, particularly on CT 8, where the longest uninterrupted segment spans 12.2 miles. Expect this route to transition between more open highway driving and potentially more local road sections as you progress. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics, from maintaining speed on faster roads to navigating more varied conditions on local arteries. The road character will evolve, offering a dynamic feel behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Grove Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 26.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (CT 67 / Seymour Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grove Street
Turn left onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 67 / Seymour Road
Turn left onto CT 67 / Seymour Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CT 8
Continue onto CT 8 toward I 84 East: Hartford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CT 73
Take the exit onto CT 73 toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 31
Toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Haven, CT to Oakville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Watertown
23.3 mi in
|
~34m
|
via CT 73
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 12.2 mi | 15m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| CT 73 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| New Haven Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Buckingham Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 12.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Oakville, 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
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Tower Parkway
4
Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CT 67
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
9
Merge onto CT 8
11 mi
·
12 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 8
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 8
Exit 31
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 8
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 8
Exit 33
Toward I 84 West: Danbury
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit onto CT 73
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 73
Exit 31
Toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Use the slight left lane.
13
Turn right onto Buckingham Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Buckingham Street
14
Turn left onto Ballfarm Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ballfarm Road
15
Arrive at destination
Ballfarm Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Oakville, CT
Evening in Oakville on Friday
Local time
7:15 PM
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
39m 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 Oakville, CT covers 26.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, Amity Road, Whalley Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 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 $4.22 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 26.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (CT 67 / Seymour Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New Haven, CT to Oakville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
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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