Origin
Quinebaug, CT
Afternoon in Quinebaug on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quinebaug, CT to New Haven, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
82.6 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Quinebaug, CT to New Haven, CT covers 82.6 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Turnpike Road, Lawson Road, Bigelow Hollow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Quinebaug, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Turnpike Road | — | — |
| Lawson Road | — | — |
| Bigelow Hollow Road | — | — |
| Buckley Highway | — | — |
| CT 15 South | — | — |
| I 91 South | — | — |
| Trumbull Street | — | — |
| Temple Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Old Turnpike Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quinebaug, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Quinebaug Road
141 ft
·
7 sec
·
Quinebaug Road
2
Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road
9.8 mi
·
17 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
3
Continue on Lawson Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawson Road
4
Turn straight onto Bigelow Hollow Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bigelow Hollow Road
5
Turn left onto Buckley Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Buckley Highway
6
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
23 min
8
Keep slight right
8.0 mi
·
9 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 15 South: New York City
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
11
Merge slight right
35 mi
·
42 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Trumbull Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Trumbull Street
13
Turn straight onto Trumbull Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Trumbull Street
14
Turn left onto Temple Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Temple Street
15
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Grove Street
16
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.3 miles from Quinebaug, CT, or about 46m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Haven, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Quinebaug, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Quinebaug, CT
This is one driving day of about 82.6 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Quinebaug, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Quinebaug, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.30 one way
$26.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.24 | $36.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.29 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
82.6 mi in 1h 33m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Old Turnpike Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Quinebaug, CT to New Haven, CT is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Quinebaug, CT to New Haven, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 82.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quinebaug, CT to New Haven, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, CT before heading back.
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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