Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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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North Stonington, CT
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The drive from New Haven, CT to North Stonington, CT covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Norwich-Westerly Road, Forbes Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 57.3 mi | 1h 8m |
| Norwich-Westerly Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Chapel Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rocky Hollow Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 39 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,822 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~206 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 35 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and North Stonington, CT.
Start on College Street
Turn left onto Chapel Street
Turn right onto State Street
Turn left onto Water Street
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto US 1
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto CT 2
Continue on CT 2
Enter roundabout onto CT 2
Continue on CT 2
Turn right onto Rocky Hollow Road
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.9 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 60.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Chapel Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 2, CT 49: North Stonington, Pawcatuck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.64 one way
$21.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| premium | $5.07 | $12.74 | $25.49 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in New Haven on Friday
Local time
10:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in North Stonington on Friday
Local time
10:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
63.9 mi in 1h 19m, mostly highway — 57.3 mi of that is on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Norwich-Westerly Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chapel Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Chapel Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Water Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
392 ft
Total Descent
301 ft
Highest Point
167 ft
~45.6 mi in
Elevation Range
170 ft
Founded 1638
New Haven is a city in Connecticut that is best known as the home of Yale University.
Founded 1807
North Stonington is a village in southeastern Connecticut, about 5 miles inland from the coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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