How far is New Haven, CT from Colebrook, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Colebrook, CT is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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 Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Colebrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Colebrook.
-
1
Start on College Street
1498 ft · 30 sec · College Street
-
2
Turn left onto Grove Street
904 ft · 17 sec · Grove Street
-
3
Continue on Tower Parkway
1329 ft · 30 sec · Tower Parkway
-
4
Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
-
5
Continue on Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
-
6
Turn left onto Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road
-
7
Continue on New Haven Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
-
8
Take the ramp slight right
1107 ft · 27 sec
-
9
Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
-
10
Continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2109 ft · 1 min
-
11
Continue on I 84 West: Danbury
28.4 mi · 35 min
-
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
-
13
Turn right onto Coe Street
1940 ft · 47 sec · Coe Street
-
14
Continue on Colebrook Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Colebrook Road
-
15
Turn sharp right onto Smith Hill Road
22 m · 5 sec · Smith Hill Road
-
16
Turn left onto Cooper Lane
20 m · 3 sec · Cooper Lane
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Colebrook.
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.
I 84 West
Continue on I 84 West: Danbury
28.4 mi · 00h 35m
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 Mostly Sunny near Colebrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Colebrook?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from New Haven and 28.5 miles from Colebrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Colebrook.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Colebrook. Straight-line distance: 47.86 mi (77.03 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 Colebrook
Town in Litchfied County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,396 |
| Coordinates | 41.9895400, -73.0956600 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colebrook (-73.09566, 41.98954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.