Origin
Farmington, CT
Late night in Farmington on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, CT to New Haven, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, CT
David Kanigan
New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Farmington to New Haven covers a compact 30.2-mile distance that typically takes about 40 minutes to complete. Because this journey is entirely local, you won't need to worry about highway tolls or heavy interstate traffic, making it a straightforward day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical way to traverse this part of the Northeast. You can easily complete the drive in one go without needing an overnight stay. Since there are no designated stops required, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination or plan your own detours along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Avenue | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Farmington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Whitney Avenue
— 10.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on CT 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
3
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
8
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
9
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 10
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Temple Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Temple Street
13
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grove Street
14
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
15
Arrive at destination
College Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 29.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CT 10 / South Main Street
Continue onto CT 10 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
29.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Grove Street
Turn right onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
6
29.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:00 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
15 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
40m 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 turn-heavy experience as you navigate away from the highway system entirely. This route relies on local roads like Whitney Avenue, Main Street, and Highland Avenue rather than high-speed interstates. You will find that the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip is a 10.2-mile stretch on Whitney Avenue, which dictates much of the drive's rhythm. Because the highway share is 0%, the pace remains consistent and localized throughout the 40-minute duration. Prepare for frequent turns rather than long, straight-line cruising, which keeps the drive engaging from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 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?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near CT 10 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Farmington, CT to New Haven, CT is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles (College Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 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 10.1 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles (College Street): 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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