Origin
Moodus, CT
Late night in Moodus on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moodus, 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 3m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 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 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moodus, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Moodus to New Haven, you are in for a compact 43.8-mile journey through the Northeast. This trip typically takes about 56 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a straightforward day trip. With no overnight stay required, you can easily manage the transit in a single afternoon. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Because this route avoids highways entirely, it offers a consistent local pace rather than the high-speed intensity of interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Toll Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Foxon Road | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Winthrop Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| CT 82 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Branford Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| CT 9 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Deep River Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Town Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Old Toll Road
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moodus, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on CT 149
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Haddam Moodus Road
2
Turn left onto CT 151
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Plains Road
3
Continue on CT 151
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Town Street
4
Turn right onto CT 82
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Norwich Road
5
Continue on CT 82
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on CT 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
7
Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154
178 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saybrook Road
8
Continue on CT 82; CT 154
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
9
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
CT 82
10
Continue on CT 82
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 82
11
Take the ramp onto CT 82
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
CT 82
12
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 82
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 82
Toward CT 9 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto CT 9
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 9
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 80: Deep River
15
Turn right onto CT 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
16
Turn right onto CT 80
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
17
Continue on CT 80
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Deep River Road
18
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Branford Road
19
Continue on CT 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Branford Road
20
Continue on CT 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Toll Road
21
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
332 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Toll Road
22
Continue on CT 80
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Toll Road
23
Continue on CT 80
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Foxon Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on CT 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxon Boulevard
25
Continue on CT 80
490 ft
·
8 sec
·
Middletown Avenue
26
Continue on CT 17; CT 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Avenue
27
Turn right onto Ferry Street
403 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ferry Street
28
Turn left onto US 5
362 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Warren Place
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Warren Place
30
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 91 South
31
Merge onto I 91
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 91
32
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 3
Toward Trumbull Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn straight onto Trumbull Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Trumbull Street
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn left onto Temple Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Temple Street
35
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grove Street
36
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
37
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Moodus, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 39.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 82
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 82 toward CT 9 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 9 South
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CT 80: Deep River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward CT 80: Deep River
7
37.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 5 / State Street
Turn left onto US 5 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
38.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
39.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.36 one way
$12.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
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
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Madison, CT
20 mi in
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
1 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 3m 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 from start to finish. You will primarily navigate via Plains Road, Town Street, and Norwich Road, which account for 100% of your travel time since the highway share is zero. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route demands your focus as you transition through various local corridors. The road profile is consistently technical, lacking any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway. Being behind the wheel here means prioritizing navigation through local turns over sustained high-speed cruising.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 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?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near CT 82.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.5 miles you will encounter 20 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 7.4 miles (CT 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.5 miles (US 5 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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: at 7.4 miles (CT 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.5 miles (US 5 / State Street): 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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