Origin
Killingworth, CT
Late night in Killingworth on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killingworth, 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
34m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killingworth, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Killingworth and New Haven, CT, this 27.5-mile journey is a straightforward commute that takes approximately 33 minutes. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, making it an ideal option for a quick local excursion. Budgeting about $4 for fuel will cover your transit across these Northeast towns. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you should expect a steady, local pace rather than a high-speed interstate sprint. It is a practical choice for those who prefer backroads over heavy traffic corridors.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Toll Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Foxon Road | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| North Branford Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Middletown Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Foxon Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 91 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Temple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Toll Road
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killingworth, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on this road
166 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
140 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn right onto CT 80
485 ft
·
8 sec
·
Deep River Road
4
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Branford Road
5
Continue on CT 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Branford Road
6
Continue on CT 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Toll Road
7
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
332 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Toll Road
8
Continue on CT 80
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Toll Road
9
Continue on CT 80
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Foxon Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on CT 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxon Boulevard
11
Continue on CT 80
490 ft
·
8 sec
·
Middletown Avenue
12
Continue on CT 17; CT 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Avenue
13
Turn right onto Ferry Street
403 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ferry Street
14
Turn left onto US 5
362 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Warren Place
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Warren Place
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 91 South
17
Merge onto I 91
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 91
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 3
Toward Trumbull Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Trumbull Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Trumbull Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Temple Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Temple Street
21
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grove Street
22
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
23
Arrive at destination
College Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.1 — 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
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 80 / North Branford Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 80 / North Branford Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 5 / State Street
Turn left onto US 5 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
21.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Old Toll Road
(7.3 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
5:11 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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 local drive as you navigate your way toward New Haven. Because the route features zero highway miles, you will spend the entire 33 minutes on smaller, winding roads like Deep River Road, North Branford Road, and Old Toll Road. This setup creates a consistent, technical driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will be navigating intersections and curves throughout the duration of the trip. It is a deliberate, hands-on drive that rewards those who enjoy maneuvering through local Connecticut terrain.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Old Toll Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 21.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 80 / North Branford Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.4 miles (US 5 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 34m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Old Toll Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.51 in tolls one way, starting with Old Toll Road. 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.
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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 80 / North Branford Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.4 miles (US 5 / State Street): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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