brewski t1_j99uyfo wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:29 AM

I found that getting through New Haven was of the worst parts. I lived in East Rock and getting to rt 34 took forever. I ended up taking Whitney up into Cheshire.

I did not enjoy that commute. Did it for about 6 months and that was enough.

____water t1_j99v8l6 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:34 AM

Where was ur commute to? Doesn’t 34 go more towards nyc so I think I’d be avoiding that traffic.

I’m looking on towns on the outter edge of new haven to avoid having to drive through New Haven at all.

brewski t1_j99vses wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:41 AM

It was north of Waterbury off rt 8. 34 goes northwest and runs into rt 8, which goes directly up to Waterbury.

____water t1_j99vy9y wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:44 AM

Would 63 to 8 up in nagatuck not be good route? Not many people mention it but seems to be in same direction and more direct?

brewski t1_j99wijv wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:52 AM

Maybe. Usually the quicker you get to a real highway the better. Those state roads have lights and traffic. So really the answer depends on where you're starting from. In this day and age, I would ask Google maps. Plug in a day and time (e.g. Monday 7am) and try some different options. It's been a long time since I've had to commute anywhere that I couldn't bike to.

Good luck with the new job.