How far is New Haven, CT from Kensington, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Kensington, CT is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Kensington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Kensington.
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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
1121 ft · 24 sec · Tower Parkway
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Turn right onto Broadway
13 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Dixwell Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · Dixwell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CT 15 North: Hartford
829 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
17.6 mi · 21 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
2.9 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Turn left onto Middletown Road
1039 ft · 21 sec · Middletown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Worthington Ridge
1626 ft · 47 sec · Worthington Ridge
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Turn left onto Farmington Avenue
2633 ft · 1 min · Farmington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto New Britain Road
14 m · 1 sec · New Britain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Britain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Kensington.
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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
17.6 mi · 00h 21m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Kensington?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 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?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from New Haven and 13.6 miles from Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kensington.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
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 Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 24.07 mi (38.74 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 Kensington
District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London
| Population | 8,459 |
| Coordinates | 41.6353800, -72.7687100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kensington (-72.76871, 41.63538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
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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