How far is New Haven, CT from Southport, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Southport, CT is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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.
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Southport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Southport.
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Start on College Street
2487 ft · 54 sec · College Street
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Turn slight right onto Congress Avenue
817 ft · 25 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
754 ft · 15 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
655 ft · 16 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
147 m · 16 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Spring Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Avenue
636 ft · 15 sec · Campbell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: New York City
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bronson Road
854 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bronson Road, Fairfield, Southport
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Bronson Road
1234 ft · 31 sec · Bronson Road
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Turn left onto Mill Hill Road
82 m · 9 sec · Mill Hill Road
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Turn right onto River Street
611 ft · 27 sec · River Street
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Turn straight onto Pequot Avenue
995 ft · 28 sec · Pequot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Southport.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Southport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Southport?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from New Haven and 12.2 miles from Southport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Southport.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Southport. Straight-line distance: 21.95 mi (35.32 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 Southport
Southport is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1364900, -73.2834500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southport (-73.28345, 41.13649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.15 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
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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