How far is New Haven, CT from Mystic, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Mystic, CT is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Mystic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Mystic.
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Start on College Street
104 m · 13 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
1842 ft · 47 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1341 ft · 30 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
49.5 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Allyn Street
1247 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Allyn Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Allyn Street
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Turn left onto New London Road
716 ft · 12 sec · New London Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2554 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Mystic.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
49.5 mi · 00h 59m
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 near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Mystic?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 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?
Saybrook Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from New Haven and 27.7 miles from Mystic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:08 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 leaving, the latest forecast around New Haven is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Saybrook Manor
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 Saybrook Manor.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Mystic station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Mystic. Straight-line distance: 50 mi (80.46 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 Mystic
Village in Connecticut
| Population | 4,205 |
| Coordinates | 41.3542700, -71.9664600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mystic (-71.96646, 41.35427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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