Origin
Trumbull, CT
Morning in Trumbull on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trumbull, CT to New Haven, CT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trumbull, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Trumbull to New Haven, you are in for a quick 18.3-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stays. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly affordable transit between these two Connecticut locations. Since you will be sticking to local roads, you won't need to worry about the complexities of long-distance highway travel. This route is straightforward, practical, and perfect for anyone needing to move between these points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.1 miles from Trumbull, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Forget about monotonous interstate stretches on this trip, as your highway share is exactly 0%. Instead, you will navigate a turn-heavy local drive primarily utilizing Suzanne Circle, Lawrence Road, and Geraldine Circle. Because you are staying off the major highways, the pace remains consistent and localized throughout the entire 29-minute duration. You should prepare for a drive that demands your full attention at intersections rather than one defined by high-speed cruising. It is a technical, low-mileage drive that keeps you grounded in the local landscape from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Suzanne Circle 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 Trumbull, CT to New Haven, CT is easy. At 29m 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 Trumbull, CT to New Haven, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lawrence Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Geraldine Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Geraldine Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reservoir Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| White Plains Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 15 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merritt Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Suzanne Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trumbull, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Moorland Road
361 ft
·
21 sec
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Moorland Road
2
Turn left onto Suzanne Circle
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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Suzanne Circle
3
Turn right onto Lawrence Road
89 ft
·
8 sec
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Lawrence Road
4
Turn left onto Geraldine Circle
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Geraldine Circle
5
Turn left onto Geraldine Place
266 ft
·
17 sec
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Geraldine Place
6
Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Reservoir Avenue
7
Turn right onto White Plains Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
White Plains Road
8
Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: New Haven
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CT 15 North: New Haven
9
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Merritt Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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I 95 North: New Haven
12
Merge slight left
7.1 mi
·
9 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Campbell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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Campbell Avenue
14
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
15
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Spring Street
16
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Washington Avenue
17
Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Columbus Avenue
18
Turn left onto Church Street South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Church Street South
19
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chapel Street
20
Turn right onto College Street
341 ft
·
6 sec
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College Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 18.3-mile trip with zero mandatory stops, you have maximum flexibility in your scheduling. You won't need to plan for lengthy rest breaks or complex refueling stops, as your $3 fuel cost indicates you can easily complete the drive on a single tank. To make the most of your time, try to avoid peak local traffic hours to ensure you maintain that 29-minute travel estimate. My best advice is to familiarize yourself with the turns on Lawrence Road and Geraldine Circle before you leave, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying on local navigation throughout the entire route.
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 9.1 miles from Trumbull, CT, or about 14m 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 18.3 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.1 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
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 Trumbull, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Trumbull, CT
This is one driving day of about 18.3 miles and 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Trumbull, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.1 mi from Trumbull, CT · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.1 miles from Trumbull, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Haven, CT
The final approach into New Haven, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Haven, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
2 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
29m 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 Trumbull, CT to New Haven, CT covers 18.3 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Suzanne Circle, Lawrence Road, Geraldine Circle. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Trumbull, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.95 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 Trumbull, CT to New Haven, CT is easy. At 29m 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 Trumbull, CT to New Haven, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Trumbull, CT to New Haven, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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