How far is Moosup, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Moosup, CT to New Haven, CT is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place and village in East Lyme, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moosup and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moosup and New Haven.
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Start on Village Center Circle
23 m · 10 sec · Village Center Circle
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Turn left onto Main Street
4 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on East Main Street
892 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1417 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 36 min
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
1059 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Frontage Road
2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Olive Street
965 ft · 32 sec · Olive Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
2615 ft · 1 min · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto College Street
104 m · 6 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 Moosup and New Haven.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 45m
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.
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 Moosup to New Haven?
The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Niantic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Moosup and 37 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around New Haven is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Niantic
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 Niantic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moosup and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 60.98 mi (98.13 km).
#1 Moosup
Census designated place
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 41.7128800, -71.8809100 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
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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