How far is Glenville, CT from New Haven, CT?

The driving distance from Glenville, CT to New Haven, CT is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.9 mi
01h 09m
Flight
42.46 mi
68.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.46 mi
Kilometers
68.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.9 mi
Kilometers
83.52 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 AM EDT
Return by in Glenville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenville
2026-04-15T10:26
Arrive New Haven
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenville
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
Fairfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Glenville
24 mi
00h 34m
To New Haven
27.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenville and New Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on Weaver Street

    1110 ft · 35 sec · Weaver Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glenville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Glenville Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Brookside Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Brookside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Field Point Road

    112 m · 8 sec · Field Point Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Arch Street

    1165 ft · 35 sec · Arch Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Campbell Avenue

    1171 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Campbell Avenue

    1059 ft · 26 sec · Campbell Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    2354 ft · 46 sec · Columbus Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street South

    2994 ft · 1 min · Church Street South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    912 ft · 24 sec · Chapel Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto College Street

    104 m · 6 sec · College Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenville 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
42.1 mi · 81%
Glenville Road
1.5 mi · 3%
Spring Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Brookside Drive
0.66 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.65 mi · 1%
Church Street South
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 34m from Glenville
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Glenville 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 Glenville to New Haven?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Glenville and 27.8 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Glenville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

RAIL

Bridgeport

8 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenville and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 42.46 mi (68.34 km).

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#1 Glenville

Glenville is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0353800, -73.6598500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Weaver Street (-73.659997, 41.035313)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.93 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.44
3.66 gal · 13.86 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.22 $14.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.16 $16.31
Premium $4.86 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $6.00 $10.97 $21.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenville and New Haven. The current time is 10:26:19.

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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.