How far is New Haven, CT from Glastonbury, CT?

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Glastonbury, CT is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.79 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.47 mi
52.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.47 mi
Kilometers
52.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.79 mi
Kilometers
59.21 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glastonbury
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Glastonbury
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From New Haven
18.4 mi
00h 23m
To Glastonbury
18.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Glastonbury.

  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

    32.2 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Glastonbury

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Glastonbury Boulevard

    1858 ft · 1 min · Glastonbury Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hebron Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · Hebron Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hebron Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
32.8 mi · 89%
CT 3 North
1.78 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Glastonbury Boulevard
0.35 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.35 mi · 1%
State Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

32.2 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 23m from New Haven
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Glastonbury?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from New Haven and 18.4 miles from Glastonbury.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around New Haven is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Glastonbury. Straight-line distance: 32.47 mi (52.25 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Glastonbury

#2 Glastonbury

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population34,426
Coordinates41.7123200, -72.6081500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Glastonbury (-72.60815, 41.71232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.86 $6.32 $12.63
Diesel $6.00 $7.80 $15.59

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

There is no time difference between New Haven and Glastonbury. The current time is 08:02:45.

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.