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

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Hartland, CT is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
55.19 mi
01h 20m
Flight
47.62 mi
76.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.62 mi
Kilometers
76.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.19 mi
Kilometers
88.82 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartland
Thu, May 14, 12:18 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Thu, May 14, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-05-13T22:58
Arrive Hartland
Thu, May 14, 12:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Haven
27.6 mi
00h 40m
To Hartland
27.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Wednesday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
Hartland Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Winsted as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    1498 ft · 29 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Prospect Street

    3180 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edwards Street

    1245 ft · 31 sec · Edwards Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Whitney Avenue

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Whitney Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Farmington Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Collinsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Canton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    581 ft · 15 sec · Burlington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Albany Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on New Hartford Road

    2469 ft · 45 sec · New Hartford Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · River Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Center Hill Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Center Hill Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitney Avenue
9.78 mi · 18%
Main Street
6.81 mi · 12%
South Main Street
6.76 mi · 12%
Center Hill Road
6.08 mi · 11%
Farmington Avenue
5.32 mi · 10%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Whitney Avenue

Turn left onto Whitney Avenue

9.78 mi · 00h 14m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 40m from New Haven
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Haven and Rain Showers Likely near Hartland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from New Haven and 27.6 miles from Hartland.

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

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Haven and Rain Showers Likely near Hartland.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Hartland. Straight-line distance: 47.62 mi (76.63 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Hartland

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,113
Coordinates41.9962100, -72.9795500
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Hartland (-72.97955, 41.99621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Hartland. The current time is 22:58:11.

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.