How far is New Haven, CT from Poquonock Bridge, CT?

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Poquonock Bridge, CT is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.26 mi
01h 06m
Flight
46.94 mi
75.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.94 mi
Kilometers
75.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.26 mi
Kilometers
84.1 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poquonock Bridge
Wed, Jun 3, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Wed, Jun 3, 10:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-06-03T20:05
Arrive Poquonock Bridge
Wed, Jun 3, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
26.1 mi
00h 33m
To Poquonock Bridge
26.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
75°F
This Afternoon
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
Poquonock Bridge Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Wednesday
Using Long Hill as the closest live forecast in the New London County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Poquonock Bridge.

  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

    47 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 117: Noank, Groton Long Point

    1244 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Road

    3013 ft · 1 min · North Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Newtown Road

    2302 ft · 55 sec · Newtown Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road

    1261 ft · 31 sec · Fort Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    713 ft · 32 sec · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    10 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
47.2 mi · 90%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Water Street
0.82 mi · 2%
Frontage Road
0.67 mi · 1%
North Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Newtown Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

47 mi · 00h 57m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 33m from New Haven
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Haven and Sunny near Poquonock Bridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Poquonock Bridge?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 26.1 miles from New Haven and 26.2 miles from Poquonock Bridge.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Haven and Sunny near Poquonock Bridge.

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 Poquonock Bridge. Straight-line distance: 46.94 mi (75.54 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 Poquonock Bridge

Census designated place

Population1,727
Coordinates41.3451000, -72.0248000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Poquonock Bridge (-72.0248, 41.3451)

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
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.00 $11.03 $22.07

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Poquonock Bridge. The current time is 20:05:18.

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.