Origin
North Haven, CT
Evening in North Haven on Friday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Haven, CT to Hartford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Haven, CT
David Kanigan
Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
This 28.8-mile drive from North Haven, CT, to Hartford, CT, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 39 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused journey, it’s perfect for a single-day excursion, with no need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend around $5 on fuel for this route. The drive sticks to major arteries, making it an efficient way to travel within Connecticut. Given its short duration and highway profile, it’s an ideal option for a quick hop between these two Northeast locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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
Expect a highway-focused drive for 85% of this trip, meaning you'll be on faster-paced roads for the majority of the time. The longest stretch without needing to navigate a significant turn or exit is 13.6 miles, occurring on CT 15. This route is designed for efficiency, transitioning from CT 15 to I-91, and finally to Broad Street as you approach Hartford. The character remains consistently that of a major corridor, minimizing complex navigation and prioritizing direct travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 15 and I 91. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near I 91.
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 28.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.1 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (CT 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
11 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 North
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CT 15
Merge onto CT 15
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Armory Road
Turn left onto Armory Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 15 | 13.6 mi | 17m |
| I 91 | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 15
— 13.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Haven, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
3
Merge onto I 91
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 North
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto CT 15
14 mi
·
17 min
·
CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 314
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
7
Continue on Maple Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
8
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
9
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
11
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Berlin 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
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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, CT
Evening in Hartford on Friday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
24 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
39m 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 North Haven, CT to Hartford, CT covers 28.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 15, I 91, Broad 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 14.4 miles from North Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 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 28.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.1 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (CT 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Haven, CT to Hartford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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