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

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Stafford, CT is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
66.51 mi
01h 24m
Flight
57.23 mi
92.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.23 mi
Kilometers
92.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.51 mi
Kilometers
107.04 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stafford
Fri, May 15, 11:45 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Fri, May 15, 1:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-05-15T10:21
Arrive Stafford
Fri, May 15, 11:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Wethersfield
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From New Haven
33.2 mi
00h 42m
To Stafford
33.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Friday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
Stafford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    571 ft · 14 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1840 ft · 44 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1726 ft · 31 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    3119 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs

    1178 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto River Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · River Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    33 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1686 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
35.7 mi · 54%
I 84 East
18.9 mi · 28%
River Road
4.31 mi · 6%
CT 15 North
4.13 mi · 6%
East Street
2.17 mi · 3%
Elm Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

35.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wethersfield
00h 42m from New Haven
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Haven and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stafford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Wethersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from New Haven and 33.2 miles from Stafford.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Haven and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stafford.

Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

15 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Stafford. Straight-line distance: 57.23 mi (92.1 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Stafford

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,834
Coordinates41.9848200, -72.2889700
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Stafford (-72.28897, 41.98482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.47 $20.95
Premium $4.86 $11.42 $22.83
Diesel $6.00 $14.09 $28.19

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Stafford. The current time is 10:21:23.

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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.