Origin
New Haven, CT
Night in New Haven on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, CT to Simsbury, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
42.2 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Simsbury, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Haven, CT to Simsbury, CT covers 42.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Whitney Avenue, South Main Street, Waterville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on Whitney Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 42.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 42.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Whitney Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Edwards Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Edwards Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Whitney Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles (US 44; CT 10 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Edwards Street
Turn right onto Edwards Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Whitney Avenue
Turn left onto Whitney Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 44; CT 10 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
37.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 202; CT 10 / Simsbury Road
Turn right onto US 202; CT 10 / Simsbury Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Avenue | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| South Main Street | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Waterville Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Hopmeadow Street | 4.2 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Whitney Avenue
— 9.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Simsbury, CT.
1
Start on College Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
College Street
2
Continue on Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn right onto Edwards Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Edwards Street
4
Turn left onto Whitney Avenue
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 10
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 10
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Cheshire Road
8
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Norton Street
9
Continue on CT 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on CT 10
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterville Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto US 202; CT 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Simsbury Road
17
Continue on US 202; CT 10
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Hopmeadow Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
US 202; CT 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from New Haven, CT · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from New Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Simsbury, CT
The final approach into Simsbury, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.79 one way
$13.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Simsbury, CT
Night in Simsbury on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
10 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 4m 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 Simsbury, CT covers 42.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Whitney Avenue, South Main Street, Waterville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 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 $6.79 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 straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Edwards Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Whitney Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles (US 44; CT 10 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Haven, CT to Simsbury, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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