How far is Middlebury, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Middlebury, CT to New Haven, CT is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middlebury and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury and New Haven.
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Start on Middlebury Store Road
37 m · 6 sec · Middlebury Store Road
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Turn slight left onto Whittemore Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Whittemore Road
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Continue on Whittemore Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Whittemore Road
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Turn right onto Straits Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Straits Turnpike
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Street
1 km · 59 sec · Meadow Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cherry Street
28 m · 2 sec · Cherry Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Cherry Street
1047 ft · 20 sec · Cherry Street
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Continue on Cherry Street
1432 ft · 29 sec · Cherry Street
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Take the ramp right toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
866 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour
1100 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 67 East: Woodbridge
62 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto New Haven Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Seymour Road
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Turn right onto Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
773 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Elm Street
1112 ft · 34 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto College Street
571 ft · 10 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 Middlebury 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.
CT 8 South
Merge slight left
6.06 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Middlebury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middlebury to New Haven?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Middlebury and 29.3 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Middlebury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Seymour
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 Seymour.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 18.37 mi (29.56 km).
#1 Middlebury
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 7,829 |
| Coordinates | 41.5278700, -73.1276100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
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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