How far is Canterbury, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Canterbury, CT to New Haven, CT is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canterbury and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canterbury and New Haven.
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Start on Lovell Lane
22 m · 5 sec · Lovell Lane
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Turn left onto South Canterbury Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · South Canterbury Road
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Continue on North Burnham Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Burnham Highway
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Take the ramp right
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
1059 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Frontage Road
2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Olive Street
965 ft · 32 sec · Olive Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
2615 ft · 1 min · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto College Street
104 m · 6 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canterbury and New Haven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Burnham Highway
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Canterbury 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 Canterbury to New Haven?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Old Lyme is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Canterbury and 35.4 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canterbury and Sunny near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Old Lyme
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Lyme.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canterbury and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 56.4 mi (90.76 km).
#1 Canterbury
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 5,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.6984300, -71.9709100 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Haven
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 130,801 |
| Coordinates | 41.3081500, -72.9281600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.87 | $29.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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