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

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Glenville, CT is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.48 mi
01h 09m
Flight
42.46 mi
68.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.46 mi
Kilometers
68.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.48 mi
Kilometers
76.41 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:32 PM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Wed, Apr 15, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-15T12:23
Arrive Glenville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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

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
Fairfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From New Haven
23.7 mi
00h 34m
To Glenville
23.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    2487 ft · 54 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Congress Avenue

    817 ft · 25 sec · Congress Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    754 ft · 15 sec · Howard Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    655 ft · 16 sec · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    147 m · 16 sec · Columbus Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Avenue

    636 ft · 15 sec · Campbell Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: New York City

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    38.9 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich

    956 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto East Putnam Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Putnam Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dearfield Drive

    1828 ft · 36 sec · Dearfield Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Glenville Road

    70 m · 5 sec · Glenville Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Glenville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Weaver Street

    1110 ft · 32 sec · Weaver Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weaver Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
39.2 mi · 83%
East Putnam Avenue
3.09 mi · 7%
Glenville Road
1.87 mi · 4%
Spring Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
0.77 mi · 2%
College Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

38.9 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 34m from New Haven
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Haven and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from New Haven and 23.8 miles from Glenville.

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 5.1 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Haven and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glenville.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

RAIL

Bridgeport

8 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Glenville. Straight-line distance: 42.46 mi (68.34 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glenville

Glenville is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0353800, -73.6598500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Glenville (-73.65985, 41.03538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.86 $8.11 $16.23
Diesel $6.00 $10.01 $20.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Glenville. The current time is 12:23:16.

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.