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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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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.
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Start on Town Hall Road
37 m · 12 sec · Town Hall Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road
559 ft · 14 sec · Jackson Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Reeds Gap Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Reeds Gap Road
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Continue on Skeet Club Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Skeet Club Road
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Continue on Reeds Gap Road
864 ft · 21 sec · Reeds Gap Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wallingford Road
2242 ft · 48 sec · Wallingford Road
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Continue on Durham Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Barnes Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Barnes Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 91 South: New Haven
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 18 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 Middlefield 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
14.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
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.
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 Middlefield and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 18.28 mi (29.42 km).
#1 Middlefield
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 4,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.5173200, -72.7120400 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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