Origin
New Preston, CT
Evening in New Preston on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Preston, CT to New Haven, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Preston, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Spanning 38.2 miles across Connecticut, this journey from New Preston to New Haven typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two points. By utilizing local routes like Baldwin Hill Road, New Milford Turnpike, and Bee Brook Road, you avoid the interstate system entirely. This drive offers a practical connection through the Northeast, ideal for those who prefer local roads over high-speed travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% highway share, you will remain on local roads throughout the entire 38.2-mile journey. The route demands your full attention behind the wheel as you navigate the winding character of the New Milford Turnpike and surrounding local paths. Because this is a continuous local drive, there are no specific long, uninterrupted highway stretches to break up the pace. Instead, the road maintains a consistent local feel that requires steady navigation from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oxford Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Baldwin Hill Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 39.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Baldwin Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 202 / New Milford Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (CT 47 / Green Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Baldwin Hill Road
Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202 / New Milford Turnpike
At end of road, turn right onto US 202 / New Milford Turnpike
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CT 47 / Green Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 47 / Green Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
33 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
CT 63 / Amity Road
Turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
39.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Main Street North | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Washington Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Bee Brook Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Southford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Oxford Road
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Preston, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Christian Street
113 ft
·
14 sec
·
Christian Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Hill Road
520 ft
·
19 sec
·
Baldwin Hill Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
4
Turn right onto CT 47
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Bee Brook Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto CT 47
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Hill Road
6
Continue on CT 47
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodbury Road
7
Continue on CT 47
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington-Woodbury Road
8
Continue on CT 47
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Washington Road
9
Turn right onto US 6
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street North
10
Continue on CT 67
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street North
11
Continue on CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southford Road
12
Continue on CT 67
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Oxford Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CT 67
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bank Street
14
Continue on CT 67
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Derby Street
15
Continue on CT 67
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Haven Road
16
Continue on CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
17
Turn right onto CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on CT 63
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from New Preston, CT · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from New Preston, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Haven, CT
The final approach into New Haven, 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
$6.39 one way
$12.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
New Milford Turnpike
(1.1 mi)
$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
New Haven, CT
Evening in New Haven on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
2 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 8m 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 Preston, CT to New Haven, CT covers 39.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oxford Road, Main Street North, Washington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 miles from New Preston, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.39 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 39.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Baldwin Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 202 / New Milford Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (CT 47 / Green Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Preston, CT to New Haven, 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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