How far is Morris, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Morris, CT to New Haven, CT is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morris and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris and New Haven.
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Start on Benton Road
24 m · 4 sec · Benton Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Benton Road
17 m · 4 sec · Benton Road
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Turn right onto East Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Street
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Turn right onto Watertown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Watertown Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Watertown Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Watertown Avenue
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Continue on Rudy Avenue
980 ft · 19 sec · Rudy Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South
2624 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour
1100 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 67 East: Woodbridge
62 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto New Haven Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Seymour Road
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Turn right onto Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
773 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Elm Street
1112 ft · 34 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto College Street
571 ft · 10 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 Morris 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.
CT 8 South
Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 00h 14m
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 leaving Morris 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 Morris to New Haven?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Naugatuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Morris and 20.1 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morris and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Naugatuck
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 Naugatuck.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morris and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 29.46 mi (47.41 km).
#1 Morris
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 2,250 |
| Coordinates | 41.6842600, -73.1962200 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
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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