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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.81 mi
00h 53m
Flight
23.64 mi
38.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.64 mi
Kilometers
38.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.81 mi
Kilometers
52.81 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redding
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Redding
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Trumbull
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From New Haven
16.4 mi
00h 27m
To Redding
16.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    1498 ft · 30 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    904 ft · 17 sec · Grove Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tower Parkway

    1329 ft · 30 sec · Tower Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Amity Road

    1490 ft · 31 sec · Amity Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New York City

    699 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    9 mi · 12 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Merritt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton

    87 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    32 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Congress Street

    128 m · 16 sec · Congress Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Easton Turnpike

    57 m · 4 sec · Easton Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Sport Hill Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Sport Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sport Hill Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Sport Hill Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stepney Road

    1114 ft · 31 sec · Stepney Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Poverty Hollow Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Poverty Hollow Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Church Hill Road

    2997 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Cross Highway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Highway

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
9.1 mi · 28%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
8.96 mi · 27%
Sport Hill Road
7.13 mi · 22%
Whalley Avenue
2.82 mi · 9%
Cross Highway
1.89 mi · 6%
Poverty Hollow Road
0.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbull
00h 27m from New Haven
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Trumbull, 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 Trumbull.

RAIL

Bridgeport

7 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

39 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Redding. Straight-line distance: 23.64 mi (38.04 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Redding

#2 Redding

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,051
Coordinates41.3026000, -73.3834500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Redding (-73.38345, 41.3026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Redding. The current time is 00:05:30.

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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.