Origin
New Haven, CT
Morning in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
8:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, CT to Norfolk, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Norfolk, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Haven, CT to Norfolk, CT covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 8, Litchfield Road, Norfolk Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.8 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from New Haven, CT to Norfolk, CT covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 30.8 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 10 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 57.8 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 0.3 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 10 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
41.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 30.8 mi | 37m |
| Litchfield Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Norfolk Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Hall Meadow Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| New Haven Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 30.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Norfolk, 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
20 mi
·
24 min
·
CT 8
Exit 33
Toward I 84 West: Danbury
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 50
Toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto CT 4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
15
Turn right onto CT 272
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Norfolk Road
16
Continue on CT 272
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Hall Meadow Road
17
Continue on CT 272
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Litchfield Road
18
Merge onto US 44; CT 272
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Greenwoods Road West
19
Arrive at destination
US 44; CT 272
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.9 mi from New Haven, CT · 41m 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 28.9 miles from New Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norfolk, CT
The final approach into Norfolk, 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
$9.30 one way
$18.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
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 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
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
Norfolk, CT
Morning in Norfolk on Saturday
Local time
8:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
18 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 26m 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 Norfolk, CT covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, Litchfield Road, Norfolk Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 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 $9.30 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 57.8 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 0.3 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.
The route from New Haven, CT to Norfolk, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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