Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
66 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, CT
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The drive from South Windham, CT to New Haven, CT covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 395, Route 32 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 38.2 mi | 45m |
| I 395 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Route 32 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Windham Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| CT 32 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chapel Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between South Windham, CT and New Haven, CT.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto CT 32
Continue on CT 32
Continue on CT 32
Continue on CT 32
Take the exit onto CT 32
Take the exit
Merge onto I 395; CT 2A
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Merge onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto Olive Street
Turn left onto Chapel Street
Turn right onto College Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33 miles from South Windham, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit onto CT 32 toward CT 2 East, CT 32 South: Norwich
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 395 South: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.62 one way
$21.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in South Windham on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
66 mi in 1h 24m, mostly highway — 38.2 mi of that is on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
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 66 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.5 miles (CT 32): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Windham, CT to New Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Lighthouse Point along the way.
Lighthouse Point
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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