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

The driving distance from Hartland, CT to New Haven, CT is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
58.77 mi
01h 18m
Flight
47.62 mi
76.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.62 mi
Kilometers
76.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.77 mi
Kilometers
94.58 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Wed, May 13, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Hartland
Thu, May 14, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartland
2026-05-13T21:51
Arrive New Haven
Wed, May 13, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartland
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
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Hartland
27.6 mi
00h 39m
To New Haven
31.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hartland Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Winsted as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Wednesday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Center Hill Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Center Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Valley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New Hartford Road

    2469 ft · 42 sec · New Hartford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Albany Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · Maple Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Burlington Avenue

    581 ft · 12 sec · Burlington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Canton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Collinsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Whitney Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Temple Street

    1379 ft · 29 sec · Temple Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    553 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto College Street

    1498 ft · 27 sec · College Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartland 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitney Avenue
10.2 mi · 17%
Main Street
9.94 mi · 17%
Center Hill Road
6.07 mi · 10%
Farmington Avenue
5.32 mi · 9%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 7%
Canton Road
2.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Whitney Avenue

Continue on Whitney Avenue

10.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 39m from Hartland
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hartland and Chance Rain Showers near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartland to New Haven?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Hartland and 31.2 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hartland and Chance Rain Showers near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartland and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 47.62 mi (76.63 km).

Hartland

#1 Hartland

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,113
Coordinates41.9962100, -72.9795500
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.979593, 41.996121)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.33
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.17 $16.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.23 $18.45
Premium $4.86 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $6.00 $12.41 $24.83

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartland and New Haven. The current time is 21:51:28.

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.