Origin
New Haven, CT
Late night in New Haven on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, CT to Winsted, 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
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
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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Winsted, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from New Haven to Winsted, you are in for a straightforward 51.2-mile journey through the heart of Connecticut. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 9 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this route avoids highways entirely, you will get a true feel for the local landscape as you transition through the Northeast region. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects two distinct parts of the state without the rush of interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 39.5 mi | 48m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| New Haven Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Park Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 39.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Winsted, 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
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Tower Parkway
4
Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CT 67
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
9
Merge onto CT 8
11 mi
·
12 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 8
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 8
Exit 31
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 8
28 mi
·
34 min
·
CT 8
Exit 33
Toward I 84 West: Danbury
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; CT 8; CT 183
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto CT 8
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Park Place
14
Continue on CT 8
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Park Place
15
Arrive at destination
CT 8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grove Street
Turn left onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 67 / Seymour Road
Turn left onto CT 67 / Seymour Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CT 8
Continue onto CT 8 toward I 84 East: Hartford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CT 8
Continue onto CT 8 toward I 84 West: Danbury
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 84 West: Danbury
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Winsted, CT
Late night in Winsted on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
4 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy, local-road experience that stays entirely off the highway system. You will navigate your way out of New Haven via Grove Street, Tower Parkway, and Whalley Avenue, setting the tone for a drive defined by local navigation rather than high-speed cruising. Since the highway share is 0%, you should anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace compared to typical interstate travel. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so you will need to remain attentive to the frequent turns required to reach Winsted. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands your focus as you move through the winding local corridors.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.5 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and Amity Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Grove 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 51.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (CT 67 / Seymour Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
764 ft
39 ft
Total Climb
1,141 ft
Total Descent
474 ft
Highest Point
764 ft
~47.6 mi in
Elevation Range
725 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 51.2 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 (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.5 miles on CT 8. 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 0.3 miles (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (CT 67 / Seymour Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Winsted, 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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