Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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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Tariffville, CT
David Kanigan
The drive from New Haven, CT to Tariffville, CT covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Blue Hills Avenue, CT 189 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 52.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Blue Hills Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 43 miles on I 91.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Blue Hills 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 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 37.7 miles (I 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 305: Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 189 toward Tariffville, Granby
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Haven, CT to Tariffville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Windsor Center along the way.
Windsor Center
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 43 mi | 52m |
| Blue Hills Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| CT 189 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Old Windsor Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Tariffville, CT.
Start on College Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Turn left onto State Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 91
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
Take the exit
Turn left onto CT 305
Continue on CT 305
Turn right onto CT 187
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 189
Turn right onto Tunxis Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from New Haven, CT · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26 miles from New Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Tariffville, 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.
Regular Gas
$8.39 one way
$16.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.98 | $19.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 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 | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Tariffville on Saturday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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