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

The driving distance from Harwinton, CT to New Haven, CT is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
56.1 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.71 mi
52.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.71 mi
Kilometers
52.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.1 mi
Kilometers
90.29 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Tue, May 5, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Harwinton
Tue, May 5, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harwinton
2026-05-05T00:16
Arrive New Haven
Tue, May 5, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harwinton
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
Waterbury
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Harwinton
21 mi
00h 29m
To New Haven
35.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Tuesday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    53 m · 3 sec · Burlington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward CT 118: Harwinton, Litchfield

    1102 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour

    1100 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 67 East: Woodbridge

    62 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Haven Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Seymour Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Seymour Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Amity Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Whalley Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway

    773 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Elm Street

    1112 ft · 34 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto College Street

    571 ft · 10 sec · College Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harwinton 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 118
27.9 mi · 50%
Amity Road
3.4 mi · 6%
Litchfield Road
3.03 mi · 5%
Whalley Avenue
2.86 mi · 5%
Seymour Road
2.53 mi · 5%
New Haven Road
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 118

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 29m from Harwinton
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harwinton and Sunny near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Harwinton and 35.1 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

21 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harwinton and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 32.71 mi (52.64 km).

Harwinton

#1 Harwinton

Town in Connecticut

Population5,400
Coordinates41.7712100, -73.0598300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.059822, 41.771177)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.62
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.81 $15.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.82 $17.65
Premium $4.86 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $6.00 $11.87 $23.75

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Harwinton and New Haven. The current time is 00:16:27.

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.