How far is Moodus, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Moodus, CT to New Haven, CT is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moodus and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moodus and New Haven.
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Start on East Haddam Moodus Road
25 m · 6 sec · East Haddam Moodus Road
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Turn left onto Plains Road
1816 ft · 37 sec · Plains Road
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Continue on Town Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Town Street
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Turn right onto Norwich Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Norwich Road
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Continue on Main Street
1049 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road
54 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road
1850 ft · 31 sec · Saybrook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
652 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 80: Deep River
1532 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Winthrop Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Winthrop Road
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Continue on Deep River Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Deep River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Branford Road
50 m · 3 sec · North Branford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Branford Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road
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Continue on Old Toll Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road
101 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road
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Continue on Foxon Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road
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Continue on Foxon Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Avenue
149 m · 8 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Continue on Middletown Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Middletown Avenue
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
123 m · 14 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto State Street
110 m · 9 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Warren Place
18 m · 3 sec · Warren Place
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 91 South
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3155 ft · 54 sec
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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 Moodus 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.
Foxon Road
Continue on Foxon Road
7.27 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moodus and Rain Showers Likely near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moodus to New Haven?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Killingworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Moodus and 24.1 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Moodus and Rain Showers Likely near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Killingworth
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 Killingworth.
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moodus and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 28.19 mi (45.37 km).
#1 Moodus
Census designated place
| Population | 1,413 |
| Coordinates | 41.5028800, -72.4500900 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.39 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
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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