How far is New Haven, CT from Deep River, CT?

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Deep River, CT is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.86 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.1 mi
42.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.1 mi
Kilometers
42.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.45 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deep River
Fri, Apr 17, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-17T06:34
Arrive Deep River
Fri, Apr 17, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Guilford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From New Haven
14.4 mi
00h 22m
To Deep River
14.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Deep River.

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford

    680 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford

    149 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Foxon Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Toll Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road

    100 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Branford Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deep River Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Deep River Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Deep River Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Deep River Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Winthrop Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Winthrop Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto River Street

    4 m · 1 sec · River Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Toll Road
7.34 mi · 25%
Foxon Road
7.27 mi · 25%
Winthrop Road
3.36 mi · 12%
North Branford Road
2.75 mi · 10%
Deep River Road
2.49 mi · 9%
I 91 North
1.99 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Foxon Road

Continue on Foxon Road

7.27 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilford
00h 22m from New Haven
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Haven and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Deep River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Deep River?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from New Haven and 14.5 miles from Deep River.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Haven and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Deep River.

Stop Ideas Near Guilford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

26 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Deep River. Straight-line distance: 26.1 mi (42.01 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Deep River

#2 Deep River

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates41.3856500, -72.4356400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Deep River (-72.43564, 41.38565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.05
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.02 $8.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.55 $9.09
Premium $4.86 $4.96 $9.91
Diesel $6.00 $6.12 $12.23

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Deep River. The current time is 06:34:25.

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.