This page delivers traffic analytics for New London County, Connecticut. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for New London County, Connecticut among 806 road miles divided in 17,640 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 241 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,782
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
14.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$98,778
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,782 vehicles per day in New London County, Connecticut that results in 5,951,518 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.2 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Connecticut state averages: At 5,782 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in New London carries 15% less traffic than the state average of 6,794 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, New London accounts for about 9.4% of Connecticut's statewide total, at 5,951,518 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.2 billion per year). Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 32.6 minutes on average. At 16% lower than the state level, the 14.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. New London carries more traffic than 57% of counties in Connecticut. Its average travel time of 32.6 minutes is longer than 71% of counties in Connecticut.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
13,250
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.0 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
30.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$99,436
A significant volume of traffic in New London County, Connecticut utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,250 vehicles per day, 177% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,790 vehicles per day. That average covers 240 highway road miles divided in 2,070 segments (average segment length 612 ft), together carrying 3,538,232 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion per year). By highway travel volume, New London outranks 57% of counties in Connecticut. Trucks constitute 13.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.1%, highway truck share is 11% higher than the state average, marking New London as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 86% of counties in Connecticut. New London's highway truck count is higher than 29% of counties in Connecticut, at roughly 1,737 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,790
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
12.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$98,077
The non-highway road network in New London County, Connecticut supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,790 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,250 vehicles per day. That average covers 566 non-highway road miles divided in 15,570 segments (average segment length 192 ft), together carrying 2,413,287 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈881 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 62% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 12.4% is 22% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. New London's overall average travel time exceeds 71% of counties in Connecticut. New London's average driver income exceeds 14% of counties in Connecticut. New London's median driver age is higher than 71% of counties in Connecticut.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 0% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +13% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In New London County, Connecticut, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +13% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
New London
Connecticut
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,782
6,794
-14.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.8%
8.4%
+17.2%
Truck % (Highway)
13.1%
11.8%
+11.1%
Avg. Travel Time
32.6 min
33.2 min
-1.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,782 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
New London's highway truck share of 13.1% is higher than 86% of counties in Connecticut.
Drivers on New London roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $98,778 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.1% on highways.
Approximately 11% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside New London County, Connecticut. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 13% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,945 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 71% above the daily average.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
