Origin
New Haven, CT
Late night in New Haven on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, CT to Enfield, 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 9m
Distance
55 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Enfield, CT
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Trip Overview
This 55-mile drive from New Haven to Enfield, Connecticut, is a straightforward 1-hour and 9-minute journey. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a practical option for a quick transition within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate local streets like Elm and State before merging onto I-91 North for the bulk of the travel. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this route prioritizes efficiency over extensive sightseeing. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments, so keep your focus sharp. It's a route that gets you from point A to point B without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 51.5 mi | 1h 2m |
| King Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Enfield Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 51.5 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Enfield, CT.
1
Start on College Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
5
Merge onto I 91
36 mi
·
43 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 46
Toward US 5: King Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn sharp right onto US 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
9
Continue on US 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Enfield Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
US 5
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 52.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
37.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 91
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 5: King Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46
Toward US 5: King Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Enfield, CT
Late night in Enfield on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
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
1h 9m 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' for this 55-mile trip, meaning you won't be settling into long stretches of highway. The route begins on Elm Street and State Street, requiring attention to local traffic and frequent turns. While I-91 North is part of the journey, the highway share is 0%, indicating that the focus remains on navigating through towns and cities rather than sustained interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' nature implies a dynamic driving experience with constant changes in direction and speed. This isn't a monotonous cruise; it's an engaged drive through Connecticut's local road network.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.5 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and King Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Elm Street.
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 55 miles you will encounter 7 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 (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.5 miles on I 91. 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 (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Enfield, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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