Origin
Southington, CT
Late night in Southington on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Southington, 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
28m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southington, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trek from Southington to New Haven, you can expect a brief 21.1-mile journey that typically takes about 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two familiar Northeast locales without the need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical drive for your weekend plans or a weekday commute. You will bypass major highways entirely, sticking to a network of local roads that keeps you grounded in the Connecticut landscape. Since the entire drive is manageable in under half an hour, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this straightforward connection ensures you spend less time behind the wheel and more time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Avenue | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Norton Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Temple Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cheshire Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Whitney Avenue
— 10.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southington, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on CT 120
40 ft
·
9 sec
·
Meriden Avenue
2
Turn left onto CT 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
5
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
6
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 10
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Temple Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Temple Street
10
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grove Street
11
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
12
Arrive at destination
College Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 10 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 10 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 10 / South Main Street
Continue onto CT 10 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Grove Street
Turn right onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
4:49 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.
Road read
28m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. Your journey relies on a mix of Highland Avenue, Main Street, and Whitney Avenue to navigate between these two points. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.2-mile segment on Whitney Avenue, which serves as the backbone of the trip. Because the road consists entirely of local streets, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires constant attention to turns. This path provides a steady, consistent pace that avoids the high-speed intensity of major expressways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Whitney Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 CT 10 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m 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 (CT 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (Grove Street): Navigation decision point.
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 28m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Whitney Avenue. 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: near the start (CT 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (Grove Street): Navigation decision point.
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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