How far is New Haven, CT from Redding, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Redding, CT is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 53m.
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 Fairfield County, 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 Redding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Redding.
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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
1490 ft · 31 sec · Amity Road
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Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New York City
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
9 mi · 12 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Congress Street
128 m · 16 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Easton Turnpike
57 m · 4 sec · Easton Turnpike
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Continue on Sport Hill Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Sport Hill Road
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Continue on Sport Hill Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Sport Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stepney Road
1114 ft · 31 sec · Stepney Road
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Continue on Poverty Hollow Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Poverty Hollow Road
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Turn slight left onto Church Hill Road
2997 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on Cross Highway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Redding.
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.
Merritt Parkway
Continue on Merritt Parkway
9.1 mi · 00h 11m
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 Redding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Redding?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from New Haven and 16.4 miles from Redding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Redding.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
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 Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Redding. Straight-line distance: 23.64 mi (38.04 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 Redding
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.3026000, -73.3834500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redding (-73.38345, 41.3026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
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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