Origin
Bridgewater, CT
Morning in Bridgewater on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgewater, CT to New Haven, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgewater, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Bridgewater, CT to New Haven, CT is 32.9 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Oxford Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local road experience with frequent turns, rather than a highway cruise. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities upon arrival in New Haven.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Southbury Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Southford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Roxbury Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| New Haven Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Oxford Road
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Clapboard Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Clapboard Road
2
Turn right onto CT 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Milford Road East
3
Continue on CT 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Road
4
Turn right onto Wellers Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wellers Bridge Road
5
Continue on Church Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Church Street
6
Turn right onto CT 67
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Southbury Road
7
Continue on CT 67
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roxbury Road
8
Turn sharp right onto US 6; CT 67
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street North
9
Continue on CT 67
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street North
10
Continue on CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southford Road
11
Continue on CT 67
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Oxford Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CT 67
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bank Street
13
Continue on CT 67
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Derby Street
14
Continue on CT 67
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Haven Road
15
Continue on CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
16
Turn right onto CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on CT 63
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Bridgewater, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 67 / New Milford Road East
Turn right onto CT 67 / New Milford Road East
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Wellers Bridge Road
Turn right onto Wellers Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North
Turn sharp right onto US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CT 63 / Amity Road
Turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Oxford, CT
16 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway travel, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 32.9 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 6.1 miles along Oxford Road. You'll be on roads like Oxford Road, Southbury Road, and Amity Road, which suggests a more intimate connection with the towns you pass through. Prepare for a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and traffic signals, as opposed to a high-speed, straight shot.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Oxford Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near CT 67 / New Milford Road East.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (CT 67 / New Milford Road East): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Wellers Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
About the Cities
Arriving in New Haven, CT
Full guide →New Haven is a city in Connecticut that is best known as the home of Yale University.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Oxford Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (CT 67 / New Milford Road East): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Wellers Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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