Origin
Lisbon, CT
Late night in Lisbon on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lisbon, 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
1h 16m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lisbon, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lisbon to New Haven covers 62.9 miles of Connecticut terrain, typically taking about 1 hour and 5 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short trek across the Northeast, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the journey. The route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, offering a direct path between these two points. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes local connectivity over highway speed, making it a functional choice for those traveling within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 38.2 mi | 45m |
| I 395 | 19.4 mi | 21m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Burnham Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chapel Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Olive Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 38.2 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on this road
338 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
287 ft
·
27 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto CT 138
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Newent Road
4
Turn left onto CT 138; CT 169
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Burnham Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto I 395
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 395
7
Merge onto I 95
38 mi
·
45 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 51
Toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Frontage Road
10
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Olive Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Olive Street
13
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapel Street
14
Turn right onto College Street
343 ft
·
5 sec
·
College Street
15
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Lisbon, 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 0.1 and 61.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 138 / Newent Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 138 / Newent Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
21 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
4
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Olive Street
Turn right onto Olive Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.08 one way
$20.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
3:56 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
4 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
1h 16m 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 that keeps you engaged throughout the 62.9-mile journey. You will navigate using Newent Road, South Burnham Highway, and US 1, avoiding the monotonous grind of major interstates entirely. With a 0% highway share, the experience is defined by local roads rather than high-speed cruising. The technical nature of these turns requires your full attention, as the route lacks the long, uninterrupted stretches found on typical highway travel. You will find this path offers a consistent, hands-on driving experience from start to finish.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 62.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 138 / Newent Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 21 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lisbon, CT to New Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Lighthouse Point along the way.
Lighthouse Point
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.2 miles on I 95. 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 138 / Newent Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 21 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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