Origin
Cheshire, CT
Late night in Cheshire on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheshire, 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
20m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheshire, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 14.1-mile drive from Cheshire to New Haven, Connecticut, is easily manageable in about 20 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With no highway driving and an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it’s an economical option for a quick local excursion. The route primarily utilizes Whitney Avenue, South Main Street, and College Street, offering a direct connection within the Northeast region. Given its short distance and minimal highway share, you won't need an overnight stop, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Avenue | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| South Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| College Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Temple Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Academy Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grove Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodbury Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Whitney Avenue
— 10.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheshire, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on this road
514 ft
·
39 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Woodbury Court
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
Woodbury Court
3
Turn right onto CT 68; CT 70
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Academy Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto CT 10
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 10
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Temple Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Temple Street
7
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grove Street
8
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
9
Arrive at destination
College Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Woodbury Court
Turn right onto Woodbury Court
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 68; CT 70 / Academy Road
Turn right onto CT 68; CT 70 / Academy Road
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 10 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 10 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Grove Street
Turn right onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
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
16 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
20m 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?
Expect a decidedly turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles along Whitney Avenue, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road character as you navigate through local streets. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it’s a more engaged driving experience where you'll be more aware of your surroundings and the need to follow directional cues.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Whitney Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.1 miles in near Woodbury Court.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Woodbury Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CT 68; CT 70 / Academy Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 20m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Whitney Avenue. 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 0.1 miles (Woodbury Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CT 68; CT 70 / Academy Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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