How far is New Haven, CT from Bolton, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Bolton, CT is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 03m.
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.
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 Bolton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Bolton.
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Start on College Street
571 ft · 14 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1840 ft · 44 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1726 ft · 31 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford
3119 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 85: Bolton, Colchester
1609 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Bolton Center Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bolton Center Road
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Turn right onto Hebron Road
104 m · 9 sec · Hebron Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hebron Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Bolton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
35.1 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving New Haven and Sunny near Bolton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Bolton?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from New Haven and 25 miles from Bolton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Haven and Sunny near Bolton.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
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 Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Bolton. Straight-line distance: 40.85 mi (65.74 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 Bolton
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 4,855 |
| Coordinates | 41.7689900, -72.4334200 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolton (-72.43342, 41.76899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
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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