How far is New Haven, CT from Chaplin, CT?

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Chaplin, CT is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.89 mi
01h 27m
Flight
53.34 mi
85.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.34 mi
Kilometers
85.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.89 mi
Kilometers
112.48 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chaplin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 PM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-23T12:13
Arrive Chaplin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wethersfield
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From New Haven
34.9 mi
00h 43m
To Chaplin
35 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    571 ft · 14 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1840 ft · 44 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1726 ft · 31 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    3119 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown

    1259 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic

    54 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Hampton Road

    158 m · 7 sec · East Hampton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Middletown Road

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Middletown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Phoenixville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Phoenixville Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Chaplin Street

    1070 ft · 29 sec · Chaplin Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chaplin Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
32.8 mi · 47%
Middletown Road
12.7 mi · 18%
CT 2 East
10.9 mi · 16%
West Main Street
3.01 mi · 4%
CT 3 North
2.37 mi · 3%
Hebron Road
2.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

32.2 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wethersfield
00h 43m from New Haven
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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 New Haven to Chaplin?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Wethersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from New Haven and 35 miles from Chaplin.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around New Haven is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

15 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Chaplin. Straight-line distance: 53.34 mi (85.85 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Chaplin

#2 Chaplin

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,232
Coordinates41.7948200, -72.1273000
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Chaplin (-72.1273, 41.79482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.49
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.74 $19.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.01 $22.02
Premium $4.86 $12.00 $24.00
Diesel $6.00 $14.81 $29.63

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 Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Chaplin. The current time is 12:13:56.

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.