Origin
Southington, CT
Afternoon in Southington on Thursday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Southington, CT to New Haven, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southington, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trek from Southington to New Haven, you can expect a brief 21.1-mile journey that typically takes about 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two familiar Northeast locales without the need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical drive for your weekend plans or a weekday commute. You will bypass major highways entirely, sticking to a network of local roads that keeps you grounded in the Connecticut landscape. Since the entire drive is manageable in under half an hour, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this straightforward connection ensures you spend less time behind the wheel and more time at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. Your journey relies on a mix of Highland Avenue, Main Street, and Whitney Avenue to navigate between these two points. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.2-mile segment on Whitney Avenue, which serves as the backbone of the trip. Because the road consists entirely of local streets, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires constant attention to turns. This path provides a steady, consistent pace that avoids the high-speed intensity of major expressways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Southington, CT to New Haven, CT is easy. At 28m 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 Southington, CT to New Haven, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Norton Street | — | — |
| Cheshire Road | — | — |
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| Whitney Avenue | — | — |
| Temple Street | — | — |
| Grove Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southington, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Meriden Avenue
39 ft
·
9 sec
·
Meriden Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on Norton Street
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Norton Street
5
Turn straight onto Cheshire Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cheshire Road
6
Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
7
Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Whitney Avenue
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Whitney Avenue
9
Continue on Temple Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Temple Street
10
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Grove Street
11
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Thursday
Local time
4:28 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.
Road read
28m 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 Southington, CT to New Haven, CT covers 21.1 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, South Main Street, Norton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Southington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.40 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 Southington, CT to New Haven, CT is easy. At 28m 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 Southington, CT to New Haven, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Southington, CT to New Haven, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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