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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.83 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.19 mi
45.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.19 mi
Kilometers
45.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.83 mi
Kilometers
70.54 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Moodus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moodus
2026-04-18T09:20
Arrive New Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moodus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Killingworth
CT

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Moodus
19.7 mi
00h 28m
To New Haven
24.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Haddam Moodus Road

    25 m · 6 sec · East Haddam Moodus Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Plains Road

    1816 ft · 37 sec · Plains Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Town Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Town Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Norwich Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Norwich Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1049 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road

    1850 ft · 31 sec · Saybrook Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    652 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 South

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 80: Deep River

    1532 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Winthrop Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Deep River Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Deep River Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Branford Road

    50 m · 3 sec · North Branford Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Branford Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Toll Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road

    101 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Foxon Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Foxon Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Middletown Avenue

    149 m · 8 sec · Middletown Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Middletown Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Middletown Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    123 m · 14 sec · Ferry Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Street

    110 m · 9 sec · State Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Warren Place

    18 m · 3 sec · Warren Place

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 91 South

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    3155 ft · 54 sec

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Trumbull Street

    2033 ft · 48 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Trumbull Street

    897 ft · 25 sec · Trumbull Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    925 ft · 20 sec · Temple Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    553 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street

  36. 36

    Turn sharp left onto College Street

    1498 ft · 27 sec · College Street

  37. 37

    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.

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
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Toll Road
7.34 mi · 17%
Foxon Road
7.27 mi · 17%
CT 9 South
3.65 mi · 8%
Winthrop Road
3.36 mi · 8%
North Branford Road
2.78 mi · 6%
Saybrook Road
2.46 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Killingworth
00h 28m from Moodus
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Moodus and Partly Sunny 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 $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Moodus and Partly Sunny near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Killingworth

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

17 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

28 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moodus and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 28.19 mi (45.37 km).

Moodus

#1 Moodus

Census designated place

Population1,413
Coordinates41.5028800, -72.4500900
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: East Haddam Moodus Road (-72.450161, 41.502933)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Moodus and New Haven. The current time is 09:20:23.

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.