How far is New Haven, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from New Haven, IN to Hammond, IN is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.25 mi
03h 01m
Flight
133.74 mi
215.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.74 mi
Kilometers
215.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.25 mi
Kilometers
246.64 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM CDT
Return by in New Haven
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-05-12T17:44
Arrive Hammond
Tue, May 12, 8:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:01 AM to 10:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From New Haven
74 mi
01h 30m
To Hammond
79.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Hammond.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway East

    48 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    1172 ft · 54 sec · College Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1030 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Coliseum Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East State Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East State Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Spy Run Avenue

    929 ft · 23 sec · Spy Run Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West

    863 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Goshen Road

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

    3216 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goshen Road
102 mi · 66%
I 94 West
13 mi · 8%
Indiana Toll Road
9.52 mi · 6%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 6%
East State Boulevard
2.55 mi · 2%
West Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Goshen Road

Continue straight

88.8 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 30m from New Haven
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Haven and Partly Cloudy near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Hammond?

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from New Haven and 79.3 miles from Hammond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Haven and Hammond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Partly Cloudy near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 133.74 mi (215.24 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

City in Indiana

Population15,966
Coordinates41.0706000, -85.0144100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.014153, 41.070613)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.47 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.82 gal · 40.94 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.01 $46.02
Premium $4.65 $25.18 $50.36
Diesel $5.30 $28.69 $57.39

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 Indiana · May 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New Haven, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in New Haven is 17:44:16, although it is 16:44:16 in Hammond.

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.