How far is Glastonbury Center, CT from New Haven, CT?

The driving distance from Glastonbury Center, CT to New Haven, CT is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
39.2 mi
00h 42m
Flight
32.03 mi
51.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.03 mi
Kilometers
51.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.2 mi
Kilometers
63.09 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Glastonbury Center
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glastonbury Center
2026-04-19T03:51
Arrive New Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glastonbury Center
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Glastonbury Center
19.6 mi
00h 21m
To New Haven
19.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Glastonbury Center Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glastonbury Center and New Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

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

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Trumbull Street

    2033 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Trumbull Street

    897 ft · 25 sec · Trumbull Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    925 ft · 20 sec · Temple Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    553 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto College Street

    1498 ft · 27 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 Glastonbury Center 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
32.7 mi · 84%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 8%
Trumbull Street
0.55 mi · 1%
College Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Temple Street
0.18 mi
Grove Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

32.1 mi · 00h 38m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 21m from Glastonbury Center
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Glastonbury Center and Rain Showers Likely near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glastonbury Center to New Haven?

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Glastonbury Center and 19.6 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Glastonbury Center and Rain Showers Likely 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 Glastonbury Center and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 32.03 mi (51.54 km).

Glastonbury Center

#1 Glastonbury Center

Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States

Population7,387
Coordinates41.7009300, -72.5995300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: CT 17 North (-72.600511, 41.700822)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Glastonbury Center and New Haven. The current time is 03:51:44.

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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.