How far is Barkhamsted, CT from New Haven, CT?

The driving distance from Barkhamsted, CT to New Haven, CT is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.46 mi
01h 15m
Flight
42.92 mi
69.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.92 mi
Kilometers
69.07 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.46 mi
Kilometers
105.34 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Sat, May 30, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Barkhamsted
Sat, May 30, 11:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barkhamsted
2026-05-30T08:58
Arrive New Haven
Sat, May 30, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barkhamsted
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Barkhamsted
24.4 mi
00h 37m
To New Haven
41.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barkhamsted and New Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barkhamsted and New Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on North Canton Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Canton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherry Brook Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Cherry Brook Road

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burlington Avenue

    581 ft · 12 sec · Burlington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Canton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Collinsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Whitney Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Temple Street

    1379 ft · 29 sec · Temple Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    553 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto College Street

    1498 ft · 27 sec · College Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barkhamsted and New Haven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitney Avenue
10.2 mi · 16%
Cherry Brook Road
6.68 mi · 10%
Main Street
6.4 mi · 10%
Farmington Avenue
5.32 mi · 8%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 7%
Canton Road
2.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Whitney Avenue

Continue on Whitney Avenue

10.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 37m from Barkhamsted
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Barkhamsted and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barkhamsted to New Haven?

The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Barkhamsted and 41.1 miles from New Haven.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Barkhamsted and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainville.

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barkhamsted and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 42.92 mi (69.07 km).

Barkhamsted

#1 Barkhamsted

Town in Connecticut

Population3,587
Coordinates41.9292600, -72.9139900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: North Canton Road (-72.914265, 41.929085)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.74 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.23
4.62 gal · 17.48 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.11 $18.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.30 $20.59
Premium $4.86 $11.22 $22.44
Diesel $6.00 $13.85 $27.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Barkhamsted and New Haven. The current time is 08:58:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.