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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Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on College Street
571 ft · 14 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1840 ft · 44 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1726 ft · 31 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford
3119 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
680 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford
149 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard
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Continue on Foxon Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road
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Continue on Old Toll Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road
100 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road
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Continue on North Branford Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deep River Road
45 m · 3 sec · Deep River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Deep River Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Deep River Road
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Continue on Winthrop Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Winthrop Road
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street
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Turn straight onto River Street
4 m · 1 sec · River Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guilford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Old Saybrook station
Meriden Transit Center
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).
#1 New Haven
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 130,801 |
| Coordinates | 41.3081500, -72.9281600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deep River
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 4,419 |
| Coordinates | 41.3856500, -72.4356400 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deep River (-72.43564, 41.38565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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