Origin
Thomaston, CT
Morning in Thomaston on Tuesday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thomaston, 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
46m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thomaston, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Thomaston to New Haven is 32.1 miles and takes about 46 minutes via US 6 and Amity Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The route is largely highway, making it a quick and efficient way to travel between these two points. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 20.7 mi | 25m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| New Haven Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 20.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomaston, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on Park Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Park Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street
451 ft
·
12 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Turn right onto CT 222
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Take the ramp onto US 6
21 mi
·
25 min
·
US 6
Toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
204 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Turn left onto CT 67
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Road
8
Continue on CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
9
Turn right onto CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 63
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Thomaston, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elm Street
At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6
Take the ramp onto US 6 toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
21.3 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
7
32 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Oxford, CT
16 mi in
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
17 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
46m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 64% of the route on limited-access roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 20.7 miles on US 6 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a significant number of highway exits and merges as you progress. Amity Road and Whalley Avenue will bring you into the more urban environment of New Haven.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.7 mi on US 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and Amity Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Elm Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Elm Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 46m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.7 miles on US 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Elm Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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