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

The driving distance from Byram, CT to New Haven, CT is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
48.34 mi
01h 00m
Flight
43.19 mi
69.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.19 mi
Kilometers
69.51 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.34 mi
Kilometers
77.79 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM EDT
Return by in Byram
Thu, Oct 15, 6:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byram
2026-10-15T16:44
Arrive New Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byram
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Fairfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Byram
23.6 mi
00h 30m
To New Haven
24.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Today
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    152 m · 28 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delavan Avenue

    1501 ft · 37 sec · Delavan Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    43.6 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Campbell Avenue

    1171 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Campbell Avenue

    1059 ft · 26 sec · Campbell Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    2354 ft · 46 sec · Columbus Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Church Street South

    2994 ft · 1 min · Church Street South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    912 ft · 24 sec · Chapel Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto College Street

    104 m · 6 sec · College Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
43.8 mi · 91%
Spring Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
0.65 mi · 1%
Church Street South
0.57 mi · 1%
Columbus Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
Campbell Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

43.6 mi · 00h 59m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 30m from Byram
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Byram and Sunny near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Byram and 24.7 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Byram and Sunny near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

8 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byram and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 43.19 mi (69.51 km).

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#1 Byram

Situated in the southwestern extremity of Fairfield County, this community serves as a distinct census-designated place and neighborhood within the town of Greenwich along the border with New York.

Population0
Coordinates41.0042600, -73.6537400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-73.653687, 41.004256)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $5.02 $8.58 $17.16
Premium $5.45 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $6.45 $11.03 $22.07

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Byram and New Haven. The current time is 16:44:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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