Origin
Old Mystic, CT
Late night in Old Mystic on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Mystic, CT to New Haven, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 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 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Mystic, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
This 55.9-mile drive from Old Mystic to New Haven, Connecticut, is designed for efficiency, taking just about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Primarily using I-95, this is a straightforward, highway-focused journey perfect for a single-day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this stretch. Given its relatively short duration and focus on major roadways, it's an ideal route for a quick transit between these two Northeast locations without needing an overnight stop. The drive offers a practical way to cover ground within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 51.1 mi | 1h 1m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Whitehall Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chapel Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Olive Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 51.1 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Mystic, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on CT 27
506 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 27
2
Turn right onto CT 27
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CT 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitehall Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
51 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 51
Toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Frontage Road
8
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Olive Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Olive Street
11
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapel Street
12
Turn right onto College Street
343 ft
·
5 sec
·
College Street
13
Arrive at destination
College Street
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 28 miles from Old Mystic, 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 0.1 and 55.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 27 / Main Street
Turn right onto CT 27 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
4
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Olive Street
Turn right onto Olive Street
Navigation decision point
4
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.00 one way
$18.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
New Haven, CT
Late night in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
18 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 10m 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 decidedly highway-focused experience on this route, with 91% of the drive utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 51.1 miles on I-95, meaning you'll be in a high-speed, consistent driving environment for most of your journey. The primary roads include I-95, Forbes Avenue, and Whitehall Avenue, indicating a transition from interstate to more local arteries as you approach your destination. This profile suggests a drive where maintaining speed and covering distance are the main priorities.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Forbes Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CT 27 / Main 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 55.9 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 0.1 miles (CT 27 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Old Mystic, CT to New Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Lighthouse Point along the way.
Lighthouse Point
52.4 mi in
|
~1h 4m
About the Cities
Arriving in New Haven, CT
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 55.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.1 miles on I 95. 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 (CT 27 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, 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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