How far is New Haven, CT from Barkhamsted, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Barkhamsted, CT is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 12m.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Barkhamsted.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Barkhamsted.
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Start on College Street
571 ft · 14 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
914 ft · 25 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
919 ft · 19 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
10.4 mi · 15 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Farmington Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Collinsville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road
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Continue on Canton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
581 ft · 13 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto River Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Continue on Cherry Brook Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Cherry Brook Road
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Continue on North Canton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Canton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Canton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Barkhamsted.
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.
Whitney Avenue
Continue on Whitney Avenue
10.4 mi · 00h 15m
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 New Haven and Partly Cloudy near Barkhamsted.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Barkhamsted?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from New Haven and 24.4 miles from Barkhamsted.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Partly Cloudy near Barkhamsted.
Stop Ideas Near Plainville
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 Plainville.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Barkhamsted. Straight-line distance: 42.92 mi (69.07 km).
#1 New Haven
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 130,801 |
| Coordinates | 41.3081500, -72.9281600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barkhamsted
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,587 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.9139900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barkhamsted (-72.91399, 41.92926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.36 | $16.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
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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