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

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Montville, CT is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
52.41 mi
01h 10m
Flight
41.97 mi
67.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.97 mi
Kilometers
67.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.41 mi
Kilometers
84.35 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-19T01:59
Arrive Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Westbrook
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Haven
26.2 mi
00h 35m
To Montville
26.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    104 m · 13 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    1842 ft · 47 sec · Chapel Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Street

    1341 ft · 30 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 163: Uncasville, Montville

    1365 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Palmertown Road

    90 m · 6 sec · Palmertown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Oakdale Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Oakdale Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Meeting House Lane

    1 mi · 4 min · Meeting House Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Raymond Hill Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Raymond Hill Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raymond Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
38.3 mi · 73%
I 395 North
6.45 mi · 12%
Oakdale Road
2.86 mi · 5%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Meeting House Lane
1.04 mi · 2%
Water Street
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 35m from New Haven
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from New Haven and 26.3 miles from Montville.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westbrook

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

6 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

31 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

37 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Montville. Straight-line distance: 41.97 mi (67.54 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Montville

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population18,463
Coordinates41.4789900, -72.1511900
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Montville (-72.15119, 41.47899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.99 $17.97
Diesel $6.00 $11.09 $22.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Montville. The current time is 01:59:20.

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.