Origin
Hartford, CT
Late night in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, 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
49m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Connecting Hartford and New Haven, this 36.7-mile journey is a quick, straightforward transit across Connecticut. You can easily complete the trip in about 49 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it remains an incredibly economical drive for commuters or casual travelers. The route utilizes a mix of I-91, the Berlin Turnpike, and North Broad Street to navigate through the Northeast corridor. Because the distance is so short, you have total flexibility to plan your day without worrying about travel fatigue or extensive logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 17.8 mi | 21m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 11 mi | 14m |
| North Broad Street | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Temple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Trumbull Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 17.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Armory Road
111 ft
·
15 sec
·
Armory Road
2
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
3
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
5
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 5; CT 15
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 64A
Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 91
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 3
Toward Trumbull Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Trumbull Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Trumbull Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Temple Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Temple Street
12
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grove Street
13
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
14
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Hartford, 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 36.4 — 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
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 64A
Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
36.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.77
Berlin Turnpike
(11 mi)
$0.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 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 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
4:07 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
23 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
49m 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 highway-focused experience, as 78% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 17.8 miles along I-91, which provides the bulk of the speed and consistency for the trip. Once you transition off the interstate and onto the Berlin Turnpike and North Broad Street, the pace shifts from a high-speed interstate grind to a more localized driving environment. This combination creates a functional, efficient link between the two cities. You will find that the road profile remains consistent, offering a predictable path that prioritizes directness over winding, scenic detours.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Berlin Turnpike. 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 Capitol Avenue.
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 36.7 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 (Capitol Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
17.5 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Hartford, CT
Full guide →Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut in the United States of America. It is home to the country's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), and the Mark Twain House, in which the author wrote his most famous works and raised his family. Mark Twain wrote in 1868, "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief."
Top landmarks
- • Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — art museum in Hartford, Connecticut
- • Connecticut State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Connecticut
- • Mark Twain House — non-profit organization in the USA
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 49m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.77 in tolls one way, starting with Berlin Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 (Capitol Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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