Origin
Warren, CT
Evening in Warren on Friday
Local time
6:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warren, CT to New Haven, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Warren, CT to New Haven, CT is 49.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via CT 8, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mostly local road experience with a few highway segments, making it a straightforward, one-day trip. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into an afternoon, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 27% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through a series of local roads like Litchfield Road and Amity Road, interspersed with stretches of CT 8. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 12.2 miles on CT 8, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before returning to more winding, turn-filled sections. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you transition between these different road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sackett Hill Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Sackett Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (CT 45; CT 341 / Kent Road): Navigation decision point; at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Sackett Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto Sackett Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CT 45; CT 341 / Kent Road
Turn right onto CT 45; CT 341 / Kent Road
Navigation decision point
7
38 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward CT 67: Seymour
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
8
38.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
7
49 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| Litchfield Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Bantam Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Bantam Lake Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Woodville Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 12.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on this road
65 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto Sackett Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sackett Hill Road
3
Turn right onto CT 45; CT 341
482 ft
·
9 sec
·
Kent Road
4
Continue on CT 45; CT 341
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Road
5
Turn straight onto CT 341
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodville Road
6
Continue on CT 341
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Warren Road
7
Turn left onto US 202
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Litchfield Turnpike
8
Continue on US 202
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Bantam Road
9
Turn right onto CT 209
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bantam Lake Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto CT 109
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Street
11
Turn right onto CT 63
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Watertown Road
12
Continue on CT 63
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Litchfield Road
13
Continue on CT 63
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on CT 73
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Watertown Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CT 73
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Rudy Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp onto CT 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 73
Toward CT 8 South
17
Merge onto CT 8
12 mi
·
14 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
204 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Turn left onto CT 67
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Road
21
Continue on CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
22
Turn right onto CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on CT 63
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from Warren, CT · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Warren, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.90 one way
$15.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Litchfield Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Haven, CT
Evening in New Haven on Friday
Local time
6:23 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
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 17m 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 Warren, CT to New Haven, CT covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, Litchfield Road, Amity Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.5 miles from Warren, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.90 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sackett Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (CT 45; CT 341 / Kent Road): Navigation decision point; at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Warren, CT to New Haven, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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