How far is New Haven, CT from Oakville, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Oakville, CT is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Oakville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Oakville.
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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
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2109 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 West: Danbury
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Buckingham Street
2435 ft · 56 sec · Buckingham Street
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Turn left onto Ballfarm Road
627 ft · 28 sec · Ballfarm Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ballfarm Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Oakville.
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
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain leaving New Haven and Rain Showers near Oakville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Oakville?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from New Haven and 13.1 miles from Oakville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around New Haven and Rain Showers near Oakville.
Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls
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 Beacon Falls.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Oakville. Straight-line distance: 21.33 mi (34.32 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 Oakville
Oakville is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5934300, -73.0853900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakville (-73.08539, 41.59343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.22 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.89 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Diesel | $6.40 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
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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