How far is Kensington, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Kensington, CT to New Haven, CT is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kensington and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington and New Haven.
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Start on New Britain Road
14 m · 9 sec · New Britain Road
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Turn sharp right onto Farmington Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn straight onto Mill Street
2495 ft · 54 sec · Mill Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 5 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
1242 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on North Broad Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
17.8 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Trumbull Street
2033 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Trumbull Street
897 ft · 25 sec · Trumbull Street
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Turn left onto Temple Street
925 ft · 20 sec · Temple Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
553 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street
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Turn sharp left onto College Street
1498 ft · 27 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 Kensington and New Haven.
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.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kensington and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kensington to New Haven?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Kensington and 14 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kensington and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 24.07 mi (38.74 km).
#1 Kensington
District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London
| Population | 8,459 |
| Coordinates | 41.6353800, -72.7687100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
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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