Origin
New Hartford, CT
Late night in New Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New 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
1h 5m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Hartford, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from New Hartford to New Haven covers 46.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Given the duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the journey, making it a very affordable trip through the Northeast. The route relies heavily on local thoroughfares like Whitney Avenue, Main Street, and Farmington Avenue rather than high-speed interstates. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best viewed as a straightforward transit between these two Connecticut towns rather than a major road trip odyssey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Avenue | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Farmington Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Canton Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Albany Turnpike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Whitney Avenue
— 10.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hartford, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Goose Green Road
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
Goose Green Road
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn right onto CT 219
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Reservoir Road
4
Turn left onto US 44
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 44
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Albany Turnpike
6
Turn right onto CT 179
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
Maple Avenue
8
Continue on CT 179
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
9
Turn left onto CT 179
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Burlington Avenue
10
Turn straight onto CT 179
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Canton Road
11
Continue on CT 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Collinsville Road
12
Continue on CT 4
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left / slight left / slight right / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 4
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CT 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
16
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
21
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
22
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on CT 10
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on Temple Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Temple Street
26
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grove Street
27
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
28
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from New 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 45.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 219 / Reservoir Road
Turn right onto CT 219 / Reservoir Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CT 10 / Main Street
Turn right onto CT 10 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Grove Street
Turn right onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
6
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.42 one way
$14.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Albany Turnpike
(1.9 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
4:54 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
17 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 5m 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 hands-on driving experience as you navigate this route, which features a very low highway share of only 4 percent. Instead of cruising on open interstates, you will spend the majority of your time on local roads that demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.2-mile segment on Whitney Avenue. Because the path is defined by frequent turns, the character of the road remains technical and engaging from start to finish. You should prepare for a consistent, winding pace rather than the monotonous rhythm of a multi-lane highway.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Whitney Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Prospect Street.
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 46.1 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 (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CT 219 / Reservoir Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (CT 10 / Main 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 1h 5m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 10.2 miles on Whitney Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Albany 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.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CT 219 / Reservoir Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (CT 10 / Main 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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