How far is Georgetown, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Georgetown, CT to New Haven, CT is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and New Haven.
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Start on Danbury Road
11 m · 7 sec · Danbury Road
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Turn right onto School Street
950 ft · 19 sec · School Street
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Continue on Redding Road
922 ft · 22 sec · Redding Road
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road
4 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Weston Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Weston Road
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Take the ramp left
978 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
15.9 mi · 22 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Campbell Avenue
1171 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
1059 ft · 26 sec · Campbell Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
2354 ft · 46 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street South
2994 ft · 1 min · Church Street South
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
912 ft · 24 sec · 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 Georgetown 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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
15.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to New Haven?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Georgetown and 19.1 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 26.56 mi (42.74 km).
#1 Georgetown
Georgetown is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2556500, -73.4348400 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
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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