How far is New Haven, CT from Burlington, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Burlington, CT is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 54m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Burlington.
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Start on College Street
1498 ft · 29 sec · College Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
3180 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Edwards Street
1245 ft · 31 sec · Edwards Street
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Turn left onto Whitney Avenue
9.8 mi · 14 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
1151 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Take the exit left toward I 84 East: Hartford
677 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol
1444 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto West Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Street
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Continue on Middle Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Middle Street
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Continue on King Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · King Street
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Turn sharp left onto Farmington Avenue
570 ft · 13 sec · Farmington Avenue
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Turn right onto Jerome Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Jerome Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Burlington Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Milford Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · Milford Street
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Turn right onto Spielman Highway
1840 ft · 36 sec · Spielman Highway
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Turn left
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Burlington.
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
Turn left onto Whitney Avenue
9.78 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.
Sunny leaving New Haven and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Burlington?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from New Haven and 17.9 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Haven and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
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 Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 31.91 mi (51.36 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 Burlington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,748 |
| Coordinates | 41.7692600, -72.9645500 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlington (-72.96455, 41.76926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
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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