How far is New Haven, CT from Morris, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Morris, CT is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Morris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Morris.
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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
1329 ft · 30 sec · Tower Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
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Turn left onto Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road
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Continue on New Haven Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 63: South Main Street
846 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1518 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
95 m · 10 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
2240 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Continue on Straits Turnpike
5.8 mi · 9 min · Straits Turnpike
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Watertown Road
2818 ft · 59 sec · Watertown Road
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Turn left onto Anderson Road
2757 ft · 2 min · Anderson Road
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Turn right onto Benton Road
1558 ft · 1 min · Benton Road
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Turn left onto Benton Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Benton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Benton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Morris.
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.
New Haven Road
Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Morris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Morris?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Naugatuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from New Haven and 17.1 miles from Morris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Morris.
Stop Ideas Near Naugatuck
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 Naugatuck.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Morris. Straight-line distance: 29.46 mi (47.41 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 Morris
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 2,250 |
| Coordinates | 41.6842600, -73.1962200 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morris (-73.19622, 41.68426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
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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