How far is New Haven, CT from Cornwall, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Cornwall, CT is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Cornwall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Cornwall.
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Start on College Street
1498 ft · 30 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
904 ft · 17 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Tower Parkway
1329 ft · 30 sec · Tower Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
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Turn left onto Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road
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Continue on New Haven Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2109 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 West: Danbury
19.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
1439 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Continue on Goshen Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Torrington Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharon Turnpike
20 m · 1 sec · Sharon Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Sharon Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Sharon Turnpike
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Continue on Bunker Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bunker Hill Road
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Turn left onto Cemetery Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Hill Road
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Turn left onto Pine Street
1087 ft · 30 sec · Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Cornwall.
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
19.7 mi · 00h 24m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Cornwall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Cornwall?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 27.6 miles from New Haven and 27.6 miles from Cornwall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Cornwall.
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 Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 42.41 mi (68.26 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 Cornwall
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,360 |
| Coordinates | 41.8437100, -73.3292800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cornwall (-73.32928, 41.84371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
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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