Origin
Wallingford, CT
Morning in Wallingford on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wallingford, 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
19m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wallingford, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
This quick 13-mile drive from Wallingford to New Haven, Connecticut, takes about 19 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. The route primarily utilizes I-91 and local roads like North Colony Road and Washington Avenue, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance, you won't need an overnight stay, making it perfect for a spontaneous excursion or a straightforward commute. Plan for a smooth and efficient journey through Connecticut.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| North Colony Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| College Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Temple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Trumbull Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grove Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 7.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallingford, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on this road
216 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Colony Road
3
Continue on US 5
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
5
Merge onto I 91
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 3
Toward Trumbull Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Trumbull Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Trumbull Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Temple Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Temple Street
9
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grove Street
10
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
11
Arrive at destination
College Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.7 — 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
|
US 5 / North Colony Road
Turn left onto US 5 / North Colony Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Trumbull Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward Trumbull Street
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Grove Street
Turn right onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
6:56 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
15 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
19m 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?
Your journey will be a blend of highway and local road driving, with 57% of the route on the interstate. You'll experience a longest stretch of 7.4 miles on I-91, providing a period of consistent speed before transitioning to more varied conditions. This mixed profile means you'll encounter both faster highway segments and the more stop-and-go nature of roads like North Colony Road and Washington Avenue. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you progress, moving from open highway to potentially more developed areas.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / North Colony Road.
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 13 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: near the start (US 5 / North Colony Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Wallingford, CT
Full guide →Wallingford is a city in Connecticut.
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 19m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). 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 7.4 miles on I 91. 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 (US 5 / North Colony Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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