Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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Orange, CT
André Cogez
The drive from New Haven, CT to Orange, CT covers 6.8 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boston Post Road, Orange Center Road, Congress Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Boston Post Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Post Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Orange Center Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Congress Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Old Tavern Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Davenport Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Orange, CT.
Start on College Street
Turn slight right onto Congress Avenue
Turn left onto Davenport Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn slight right onto Old Tavern Road
Turn right onto CT 152
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Davenport Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / Congress Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CT 152 / Orange Center Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| premium | $5.07 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Night in New Haven on Monday
Local time
9:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Orange on Monday
Local time
9:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
6.8 mi in 12m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near College Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Davenport Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 1 / Congress Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
327 ft
Total Descent
151 ft
Highest Point
216 ft
~6.8 mi in
Elevation Range
206 ft
Founded 1638
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 12m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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