Origin
New Haven, CT
Morning in New Haven on Friday
Local time
10:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, CT to Hartford County, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 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 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Hartford County, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from New Haven, CT to Hartford County, CT covers 43.1 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Albany Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.5 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 43.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Albany Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.5 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 16 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 36.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Albany Avenue. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 43.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
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 37.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
37.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street
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 32A-32B
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street
6
38.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield
8
38.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Trumbull Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 32B
Toward Trumbull Street
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 Hartford County, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
38.2 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 36.5 mi | 44m |
| Albany Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Trumbull Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 36.5 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Hartford County, 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
36 mi
·
43 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 91
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 32A-32B
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 32B
Toward Trumbull Street
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on Trumbull Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Trumbull Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 44
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on US 44
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto CT 189
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn left
155 ft
·
11 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from New Haven, CT · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from New Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hartford County, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hartford County, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.94 one way
$13.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
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
Hartford County, CT
Morning in Hartford County on Friday
Local time
10:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
22 mi in
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
57m 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 Hartford County, CT covers 43.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Albany Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 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 $6.94 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 13 decision points packed into just 43.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
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 37.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from New Haven, CT to Hartford County, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield 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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