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

The driving distance from Middlefield, CT to New Haven, CT is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.25 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.28 mi
29.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.28 mi
Kilometers
29.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.25 mi
Kilometers
35.8 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Wed, Apr 29, 11:34 AM EDT
Return by in Middlefield
Wed, Apr 29, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlefield
2026-04-29T11:03
Arrive New Haven
Wed, Apr 29, 11:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middlefield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Middlefield
11.1 mi
00h 15m
To New Haven
11.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Town Hall Road

    37 m · 12 sec · Town Hall Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road

    559 ft · 14 sec · Jackson Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Reeds Gap Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Reeds Gap Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Skeet Club Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Skeet Club Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Reeds Gap Road

    864 ft · 21 sec · Reeds Gap Road

  7. 7

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

    2242 ft · 48 sec · Wallingford Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Durham Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Durham Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Barnes Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Barnes Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Trumbull Street

    2033 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Trumbull Street

    897 ft · 25 sec · Trumbull Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    925 ft · 20 sec · Temple Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    553 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto College Street

    1498 ft · 27 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 Middlefield 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
15.1 mi · 68%
Durham Road
1.25 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.17 mi · 5%
Reeds Gap Road
1.11 mi · 5%
Barnes Road
1.1 mi · 5%
Skeet Club Road
0.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

14.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 15m from Middlefield
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Middlefield 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 Middlefield to New Haven?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 11.1 miles from Middlefield and 11.1 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Middlefield and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlefield and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 18.28 mi (29.42 km).

Middlefield

#1 Middlefield

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population4,350
Coordinates41.5173200, -72.7120400
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Town Hall Road (-72.712045, 41.517307)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.48 $6.95
Premium $4.86 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $6.00 $4.68 $9.36

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlefield and New Haven. The current time is 11:03:24.

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.