Origin
Redding, CT
Night in Redding on Thursday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redding, CT to New Haven, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redding, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward drive from Redding to New Haven, Connecticut, covers just 31.9 miles and should take about 54 minutes to complete. It's an easy day trip, easily doable in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You'll be spending about half your time on highways, with the Merritt Parkway and I-95 being key sections of this short journey. With an estimated fuel cost of around $5, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Both Redding and New Haven are located in the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 51% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Merritt Parkway and I-95, which are designed for faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles on the Merritt Parkway. Beyond the highways, expect to navigate local roads like Sport Hill Road, which will likely involve more varied driving conditions and potentially slower speeds as you get closer to your destination. The character of the drive shifts from more open highway to more built-up local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Merritt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Jefferson Street
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward CT 15 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
7
28.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Campbell Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward Campbell Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Redding, CT to New Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New London along the way.
New London
19.9 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Sport Hill Road | 7.1 mi | 14m |
| I 95 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Cross Highway | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Spring Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Poverty Hollow Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Church Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 8.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Cross Highway
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Highway
2
Continue on Church Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Hill Road
3
Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Poverty Hollow Road
4
Continue on Stepney Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Stepney Road
5
Turn right onto Sport Hill Road
7.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Sport Hill Road
6
Continue on CT 59
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Easton Turnpike
7
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
328 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jefferson Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
9
Merge onto CT 15
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 2A
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 43
Toward Campbell Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
15
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
16
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
17
Turn right onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Columbus Avenue
18
Turn left onto Church Street South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street South
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chapel Street
20
Turn right onto College Street
343 ft
·
5 sec
·
College Street
21
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Redding, CT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Redding, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Haven, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Haven, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in New Haven on Thursday
Local time
9:23 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
12 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
54m 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 Redding, CT to New Haven, CT covers 31.9 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Merritt Parkway, Sport Hill Road, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Redding, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.14 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Redding, CT to New Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New London along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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