Origin
Goshen, CT
Morning in Goshen on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goshen, 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 6m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goshen, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Goshen to New Haven is 48.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via CT 8, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip, suitable for a single day, and mostly involves highway travel. You'll find the route straightforward, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 30.8 mi | 36m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Goshen Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Torrington Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| New Haven Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Elm Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 30.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on CT 63
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Old Middle Street
2
Enter roundabout onto CT 4
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Torrington Road
3
Continue on CT 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
4
Continue on CT 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Goshen Road
5
Continue on CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
6
Turn straight onto CT 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Columbus Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Columbus Street
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
Toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
9
Merge onto CT 8
31 mi
·
36 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
204 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Turn left onto CT 67
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Road
13
Continue on CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
14
Turn right onto CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CT 63
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Goshen, 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 0 and 48.5 — 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
|
CT 4 / Torrington Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 4 / Torrington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
37.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward CT 67: Seymour
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
8
37.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
7
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.82 one way
$15.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 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
18 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
1h 6m 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?
About 63% of this 48.6-mile drive is highway, with the longest stretch on CT 8 covering 30.8 miles. You'll experience a noticeable transition as you move from predominantly highway driving to surface roads, likely marked by more frequent intersections and a change in speed. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and exits typical of a 63% highway profile as you approach your destination.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and Amity Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 4 / Torrington Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 4 / Torrington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Goshen, CT
Full guide →Goshen is a city of 34,000 people (2019) in northern Indiana. The city is known as a major recreational vehicle and accessories manufacturing center, the home of Goshen College, a small Mennonite liberal arts college, and the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one of the largest county fairs in the United States.
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 6m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on CT 8. 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 (CT 4 / Torrington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 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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