Origin
Sharon, CT
Late night in Sharon on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sharon, CT to New Haven, 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 35m
Distance
66.4 mi
107 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sharon, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Sharon to New Haven, you can expect a manageable 66.4-mile trek that takes roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a modest estimated fuel cost of about $11, it is an economical route for a quick change of scenery. You will navigate through the heart of the Northeast, transitioning from the quieter areas around Sharon toward the coastal influence of New Haven. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. It is a straightforward trip that serves as a practical connection between these two Connecticut locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.2 miles from Sharon, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 30.8 mi | 36m |
| Cornwall Bridge Road | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| Sharon Turnpike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Furnace Brook Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Goshen Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 30.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharon, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
23 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on CT 41
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto CT 4
7.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Cornwall Bridge Road
4
Continue on US 7; CT 4
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Kent Road
5
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 4
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Furnace Brook Road
6
Continue on CT 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Hill Road
7
Turn right onto CT 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bunker Hill Road
8
Continue on CT 4
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Sharon Turnpike
9
Enter roundabout onto CT 4
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
Torrington Road
10
Continue on CT 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
11
Continue on CT 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Goshen Road
12
Continue on CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
13
Turn straight onto CT 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Columbus Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Columbus Street
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
Toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
16
Merge onto CT 8
31 mi
·
36 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
204 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Turn left onto CT 67
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Road
20
Continue on CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
21
Turn right onto CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on CT 63
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
College Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1-hour and 35-minute drive with no mandatory stops, you have the advantage of being able to complete it in one go. If you prefer a smoother experience, try to time your departure to avoid peak commuting hours on CT 8, as traffic patterns can fluctuate significantly along that 30.8-mile stretch. Keep your fuel budget of $11 in mind, but remember that prices can vary, so topping off your tank before you leave Sharon is a smart way to ensure peace of mind. Because the trip is short, you don't need to worry about rigid pacing or extensive rest stops. Use the flexibility of this route to your benefit by leaving whenever you are ready to hit the road.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.2 miles from Sharon, CT, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.2 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Haven, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sharon, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sharon, CT
This is one driving day of about 66.4 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Sharon, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CT 8 for about 30.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Sharon, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 24.6 and 66.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward CT 67: Seymour
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
8
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
5
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
CT 63 / Amity Road
Turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.69 one way
$21.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.25
Sharon Turnpike
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Plymouth, CT
33 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 35m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 55
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you make your way across the state. You will start on local connectors like Sharon Turnpike and Cornwall Bridge Road before transitioning to CT 8, which accounts for the majority of your journey. About 52% of this route is spent on highways, providing a nice balance between slower local transit and faster movement. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on CT 8, where you will cover 30.8 miles of steady driving. The road surface and traffic flow will shift as you move from the smaller regional roads onto the main highway, so be prepared for these changes in pace as you head toward New Haven.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.6 miles in near CT 8.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 24.6 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on CT 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.25 in tolls one way, starting with Sharon Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Haven, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 24.6 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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