How far is New Haven, CT from Easton, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Easton, CT is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Easton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Easton.
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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
1490 ft · 31 sec · Amity Road
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Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New York City
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
9 mi · 12 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Congress Street
128 m · 16 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Easton Turnpike
57 m · 4 sec · Easton Turnpike
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Continue on Sport Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sport Hill Road
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Easton.
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.
Merritt Parkway
Continue on Merritt Parkway
9.1 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Easton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Easton?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from New Haven and 12.8 miles from Easton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Easton.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Easton. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.46 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 Easton
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,466 |
| Coordinates | 41.2528700, -73.2973400 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Easton (-73.29734, 41.25287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
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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