Origin
East Windsor, CT
Late night in East Windsor on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Windsor, 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
1h 13m
Distance
56.1 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Windsor, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 56.1-mile drive from East Windsor, CT to New Haven, CT should take about 1 hour and 13 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to split the journey. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 89% of the drive on expressways, making it a quick and efficient transit. Expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this trip. Given both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Connecticut, you'll be traversing familiar territory without significant regional shifts. This drive is ideal if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 49.9 mi | 1h |
| North Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| College Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Temple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Trumbull Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grove Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 49.9 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Windsor, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on this road
53 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Windsorville Road
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Windsorville Road
3
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto CT 140
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Road
5
Continue on CT 140
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bridge Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 91
50 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 91
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 3
Toward Trumbull Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Trumbull Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Trumbull Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto Temple Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Temple Street
11
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grove Street
12
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
13
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from East Windsor, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 55.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: Hartford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
5
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Trumbull Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward Trumbull Street
5
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Grove Street
Turn right onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
6
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.03 one way
$18.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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?
Prepare for a drive that is heavily focused on the highway, with 89% of the 56.1 miles spent on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 49.9 miles on I-91, offering a solid period of uninterrupted travel. The primary arteries for this journey include I-91, North Road, and Main Street, suggesting a blend of interstate speeds and potentially more local road navigation towards the end. This profile means you'll experience a consistent pace for most of the trip, ideal for covering ground efficiently.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.9 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and North Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
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 1h 13m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
330 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
385 ft
Total Descent
478 ft
Highest Point
330 ft
~40 mi in
Elevation Range
315 ft
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 1h 13m. Total distance: 56.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.9 miles on I 91. 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 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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