Origin
Prospect, CT
Morning in Prospect on Thursday
Local time
8:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect, CT to New Haven, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prospect, CT to New Haven, CT covers 15.6 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Haven Road, Carrington Road, Litchfield Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 15.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Haven Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Prospect, CT to New Haven, CT is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Prospect, CT to New Haven, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven Road | — | — |
| Carrington Road | — | — |
| Litchfield Turnpike | — | — |
| Whalley Avenue | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| College Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New Haven Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Union City Road
135 ft
·
12 sec
·
Union City Road
2
Turn left onto New Haven Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
New Haven Road
3
Continue on Carrington Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Carrington Road
4
Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
5
Continue on Whalley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Whalley Avenue
6
Continue on Whalley Avenue
69 ft
·
6 sec
·
Whalley Avenue
7
Continue on Whalley Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Whalley Avenue
8
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
9
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Elm Street
10
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
College Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in New Haven on Thursday
Local time
8:46 AM
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
31m 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 Prospect, CT to New Haven, CT covers 15.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Haven Road, Carrington Road, Litchfield Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Prospect, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.51 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.
The drive from Prospect, CT to New Haven, CT is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Prospect, CT to New Haven, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Prospect, CT to New Haven, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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