Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, CT
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Bloomfield, CT
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New Haven to Bloomfield is 44.8 miles and takes about 59 minutes via I 91 and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays entirely within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region's coastal proximity to a more inland feel. It's a straightforward drive that requires minimal planning, making it ideal for a short excursion or a simple transfer. You'll spend the majority of your time on the highway, so it's less about the scenery and more about efficient travel between these two points. Consider it a practical connection rather than an epic adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 36.5 mi | 44m |
| Granby Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Albany Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cottage Grove Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tyler Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Bloomfield, CT.
Start on College Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Turn left onto State Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 91
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Trumbull Street
Turn right onto US 44
Continue on US 44
Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway
Turn left onto Granby Street
Turn left onto CT 218
Turn right onto Tyler Street
Turn left onto CT 178
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from New Haven, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 38.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Trumbull Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.94 | $15.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 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 | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Bloomfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
59°F
Middletown, CT
22 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly highway, with 82% of the 44.8 miles on I 91. You'll experience a solid stretch of 36.5 miles on I 91 before transitioning to Granby Street and Albany Avenue. Expect typical highway merging and cruising for most of the trip. The latter portion of the drive will involve navigating surface streets with more frequent intersections as you approach Bloomfield.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Granby Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Elm Street.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 44.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Haven, CT to Bloomfield, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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