How far is East Hampton, CT from New Haven, CT?

The driving distance from East Hampton, CT to New Haven, CT is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
42.51 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.78 mi
46.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.78 mi
Kilometers
46.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.51 mi
Kilometers
68.41 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hampton
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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From East Hampton
18.5 mi
00h 25m
To New Haven
24 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 East Hampton and New Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and New Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West High Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Marlborough Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street

    560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Liberty Street

    778 ft · 27 sec · Liberty Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newfield Street

    758 ft · 20 sec · Newfield Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Meriden Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Trumbull Street

    2033 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Trumbull Street

    897 ft · 25 sec · Trumbull Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    925 ft · 20 sec · Temple Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    553 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto College Street

    1498 ft · 27 sec · College Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hampton 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
19.2 mi · 45%
Meriden Road
4.25 mi · 10%
Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 10%
West High Street
3.06 mi · 7%
Washington Street
1.9 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

18.9 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 25m from East Hampton
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Hampton 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 East Hampton to New Haven?

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from East Hampton and 24 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Hampton and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 28.78 mi (46.31 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,747
Coordinates41.5759300, -72.5025900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.502723, 41.575869)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.83
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.92 $11.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.69 $13.37
Premium $4.86 $7.29 $14.57
Diesel $6.00 $9.00 $17.99

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 East Hampton and New Haven. The current time is 00:48:28.

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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.