How far is Deep River, CT from New Haven, CT?

The driving distance from Deep River, CT to New Haven, CT is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.25 mi
00h 40m
Flight
26.1 mi
42.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.1 mi
Kilometers
42.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.25 mi
Kilometers
53.51 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Deep River
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deep River
2026-04-23T08:12
Arrive New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Deep River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Guilford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Deep River
14.5 mi
00h 20m
To New Haven
18.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Deep River Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Thursday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deep River and New Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on River Street

    4 m · 2 sec · River Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Winthrop Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deep River Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Deep River Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Branford Road

    50 m · 3 sec · North Branford Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Branford Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Toll Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road

    101 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Foxon Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Foxon Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Middletown Avenue

    149 m · 8 sec · Middletown Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Middletown Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Middletown Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    123 m · 14 sec · Ferry Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Street

    110 m · 9 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Warren Place

    18 m · 3 sec · Warren Place

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 91 South

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3155 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Trumbull Street

    2033 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Trumbull Street

    897 ft · 25 sec · Trumbull Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    925 ft · 20 sec · Temple Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    553 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto College Street

    1498 ft · 27 sec · College Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deep River 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Toll Road
7.34 mi · 22%
Foxon Road
7.27 mi · 22%
Winthrop Road
3.36 mi · 10%
North Branford Road
2.78 mi · 8%
Deep River Road
2.46 mi · 7%
Elm Street
1.92 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Foxon Road

Continue on Foxon Road

7.27 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilford
00h 20m from Deep River
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deep River 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 Deep River to New Haven?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Deep River and 18.8 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deep River and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Guilford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Guilford, 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 Guilford.

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Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
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Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

26 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deep River and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 26.1 mi (42.01 km).

Deep River

#1 Deep River

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates41.3856500, -72.4356400
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: Elm Street (-72.435682, 41.385622)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.86 $5.68 $11.37
Diesel $6.00 $7.02 $14.03

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Deep River and New Haven. The current time is 08:12:29.

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.