How far is New Haven, CT from Southwood Acres, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Southwood Acres, CT is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Southwood Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Southwood Acres.
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Start on College Street
571 ft · 14 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1840 ft · 44 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1726 ft · 31 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford
3119 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight right
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 140: Warehouse Point, Ellington
937 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
706 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on North Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Road
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Turn left onto Mullen Road
921 ft · 22 sec · Mullen Road
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Continue on Steele Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Steele Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
931 ft · 37 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Belinda Lane
925 ft · 37 sec · Belinda Lane
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Turn left onto Post Office Road
12 m · 3 sec · Post Office Road
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Turn right onto Wagon Road
1002 ft · 35 sec · Wagon Road
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Turn left onto Vernon Road
91 m · 12 sec · Vernon Road
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Turn right onto Overhill Road
753 ft · 26 sec · Overhill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overhill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Southwood Acres.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Southwood Acres?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from New Haven and 27.5 miles from Southwood Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Haven and Rain Showers Likely near Southwood Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
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 Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Southwood Acres. Straight-line distance: 48.83 mi (78.58 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 Southwood Acres
City in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 7,657 |
| Coordinates | 41.9626000, -72.5714800 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwood Acres (-72.57148, 41.9626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.63 | $23.27 |
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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