Origin
New Haven, CT
Afternoon in New Haven on Friday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, CT to South Coventry, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
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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South Coventry, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from New Haven, CT to South Coventry, CT covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, I 384, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.1 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 57.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and I 384. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.1 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and I 384. 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
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 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 0.1 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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.
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 29
Toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
8
40.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 384 East: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward I 384 East: Providence
7
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Haven, CT and South Coventry, CT, road signs point toward Boston and Mansfield.
Boston
36.5 mi in
|
~44m
Mansfield
49.5 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via US 44
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 35.1 mi | 42m |
| I 384 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| US 44 | 4 mi | 6m |
| US 5 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| I 84 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 35.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and South Coventry, 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
35 mi
·
42 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 29
Toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto US 5; CT 15
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 5; CT 15
8
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
9
Keep slight right at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59
Toward I 384 East: Providence
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 384
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 384
11
Continue on US 6; US 44
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 6; US 44
12
Take the exit onto US 44
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 44
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Turn right onto CT 31
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
CT 31
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from New Haven, CT · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from New Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Coventry, CT
The final approach into South Coventry, 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
$9.29 one way
$18.58 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
South Coventry, CT
Afternoon in South Coventry on Friday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
13 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 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 South Coventry, CT covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, I 384, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 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 $9.29 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 57.7 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.
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 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Haven, CT and South Coventry, CT, road signs point toward Boston and Mansfield.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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