Origin
New Haven, CT
Late night in New Haven on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, CT to East Hampton, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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East Hampton, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from New Haven to East Hampton, you can expect a manageable 35.3-mile trip that typically takes about 52 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy travel fatigue. With a fuel budget of roughly $6, it is an economical choice for a spontaneous drive across the Northeast. The route transitions through Connecticut, moving from the coastal influence of New Haven toward the more interior setting of East Hampton. Because the distance is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to explore your destination without rushing. Overall, this is a straightforward, practical connection between two distinct Connecticut communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| CT 66 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Portland-Cobalt Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Dixwell Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| West High Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Marlborough Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 13.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and East Hampton, CT.
1
Start on College Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn left onto Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Grove Street
3
Continue on Tower Parkway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Tower Parkway
4
Turn right onto Broadway
43 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broadway
5
Turn slight right onto Dixwell Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CT 15 North: Hartford
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto CT 15
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 64B
Toward East Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
247 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
10
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
12
Merge onto CT 66
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto CT 3
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Newfield Street
14
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Liberty Street
15
Continue on Prospect Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Prospect Street
16
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto CT 66
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Take the exit onto CT 17; CT 66
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
CT 17; CT 66
19
Merge onto CT 17; CT 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlborough Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on CT 17; CT 66
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portland-Cobalt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on CT 66
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West High Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward CT 15 North: Hartford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CT 15 North: Hartford
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward East Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64B
Toward East Main Street
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CT 66
Merge onto CT 66
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
East Hampton, CT
Late night in East Hampton on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
18 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
2 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
52m 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?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied behind the wheel. You will spend about 54% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Wilbur Cross Parkway and CT 66. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 13.7 miles along the Wilbur Cross Parkway, which allows you to settle into a steady pace. As you transition onto the Portland-Cobalt Road, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed highway travel to a more localized road experience. Navigating these different road types ensures the drive feels dynamic rather than repetitive as you progress toward your final destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 35.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
496 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
861 ft
Total Descent
506 ft
Highest Point
496 ft
~20.2 mi in
Elevation Range
474 ft
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.
Between New Haven, CT and East Hampton, CT, road signs point toward Industrial Area and Wesleyan.
Industrial Area
18.6 mi in
|
~24m
Wesleyan
18.6 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 East Hampton, 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 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 East Hampton, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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