Origin
Glastonbury, CT
Late night in Glastonbury on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glastonbury, 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
48m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glastonbury, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
This 37.1-mile drive from Glastonbury to New Haven, Connecticut, is a straightforward local excursion that will take you about 42 minutes to complete. With no highway driving and a budget-friendly estimated fuel cost of $6, it's perfectly suited for a single day trip. You'll navigate through familiar Connecticut towns, staying primarily on local roads like Main Street and Putnam Boulevard, with a brief stint on CT 3 South. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be making frequent turns, so stay alert and focused. This route is ideal for a spontaneous afternoon drive or a quick connection between these two Northeast locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 32.1 mi | 38m |
| CT 3 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Putnam Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Temple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Trumbull Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grove Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 32.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glastonbury, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Hebron Avenue
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hebron Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Putnam Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Putnam Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
5
Merge onto CT 3
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 91
32 mi
·
38 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Glastonbury, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
7
36 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
12:37 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
22 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
48m 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 very turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. Your journey will unfold primarily on familiar town roads, including Main Street and Putnam Boulevard, before briefly merging onto CT 3 South. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, indicating a continuous series of intersections and changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted segments. This kind of driving demands constant attention to navigation and road conditions, as you'll be navigating through populated areas with frequent traffic signals and turns, making for an engaging, albeit not high-speed, experience.
91% 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: 32.1 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.1 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Haven, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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