How far is New Haven, CT from Sherman, CT?

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Sherman, CT is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
42.13 mi
01h 17m
Flight
34.85 mi
56.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.85 mi
Kilometers
56.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.13 mi
Kilometers
67.8 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherman
Tue, May 5, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Tue, May 5, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-05-05T00:25
Arrive Sherman
Tue, May 5, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Southbury
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Haven
21.1 mi
00h 38m
To Sherman
21.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Tuesday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Sherman.

  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

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Seymour Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road

  7. 7

    Continue on New Haven Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Derby Street

    1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bank Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bank Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Oxford Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Oxford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southford Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street North

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Roxbury Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Roxbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Southbury Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Southbury Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Church Street

    743 ft · 20 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Wellers Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wellers Bridge Road

  17. 17

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

    1 km · 1 min · Baker Road

  18. 18

    Continue on New Milford Road East

    3 mi · 5 min · New Milford Road East

  19. 19

    Continue on Bridgewater Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridgewater Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Prospect Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2650 ft · 41 sec · Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Kent Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Kent Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sherman Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sherman Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 37 East

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Route 37 East

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 37 East

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oxford Road
6.09 mi · 14%
Southbury Road
4.11 mi · 10%
Amity Road
3.4 mi · 8%
New Milford Road East
2.96 mi · 7%
Southford Road
2.96 mi · 7%
Whalley Avenue
2.82 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Oxford Road

Continue on Oxford Road

6.09 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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southbury
00h 38m from New Haven
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Sherman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Sherman?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from New Haven and 21.1 miles from Sherman.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Sherman.

Stop Ideas Near Southbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

34 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 34.85 mi (56.09 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Sherman

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,610
Coordinates41.5792600, -73.4956800
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Sherman (-73.49568, 41.57926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.76
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.88 $11.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.64 $13.28
Premium $4.86 $7.24 $14.48
Diesel $6.00 $8.94 $17.87

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Sherman. The current time is 00:25:24.

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.