New Haven, CT Road Trips
With 25 routes heading out and 44 heading in, New Haven, CT works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 35 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from New Haven, CT spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
69
Longest Drive
82.6 mi
Quinebaug, CT
Quickest Drive
10m
Hamden, CT
Plan Around New Haven, CT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if New Haven, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From New Haven, CT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from New Haven, CT
New Haven, CT to Coventry, CT
New Haven, CT to Norwich, CT
New Haven, CT to Winsted, CT
New Haven, CT to Glenville, CT
New Haven, CT to Greenwich, CT
New Haven, CT to Manchester, CT
New Haven, CT to Bloomfield, CT
New Haven, CT to Riverside, CT
New Haven, CT to Stamford, CT
New Haven, CT to New Canaan, CT
New Haven, CT to West Hartford, CT
New Haven, CT to New Milford, CT
New Haven, CT to East Hampton, CT
New Haven, CT to Danbury, CT
New Haven, CT to Brookfield, CT
New Haven, CT to Bristol, CT
New Haven, CT to Kensington, CT
New Haven, CT to Watertown, CT
Driving from New Haven, CT
The typical drive from New Haven, CT covers about 35 miles and takes around 50m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 58 miles (1h 15m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from New Haven, CT are Coventry, CT (57.7 mi, 1h 15m), Norwich, CT (55.4 mi, 1h 8m), Winsted, CT (51.2 mi, 1h 9m), Glenville, CT (47.5 mi, 1h 9m), and Greenwich, CT (45.5 mi, 1h 4m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 35-mile trip from New Haven, CT, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 25 mapped routes leaving New Haven, CT and 44 routes heading into New Haven, CT, covering 69 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 58 miles.
The longest mapped route from New Haven, CT covers 58 miles and takes approximately 1h 15m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from New Haven, CT runs about 35 miles with a drive time of roughly 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 35-mile trip from New Haven, CT costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from New Haven, CT include Coventry, CT, Norwich, CT, Winsted, CT and Glenville, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
New Haven, CT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
132,893
Median Income
$53,771
Median Home Value
$249,000
Median Age
31.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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