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

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Tolland, CT is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.11 mi
01h 09m
Flight
48.49 mi
78.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.49 mi
Kilometers
78.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.11 mi
Kilometers
90.3 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tolland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive Tolland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From New Haven
28 mi
00h 34m
To Tolland
28.1 mi
00h 34m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

    1450 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Merrow Road

    2984 ft · 59 sec · Merrow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Tolland Green

    1186 ft · 29 sec · Tolland Green

  13. 13

    Continue on Tolland Green

    43 m · 6 sec · Tolland Green

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tolland Green

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
35.7 mi · 64%
I 84 East
14.4 mi · 26%
CT 15 North
4.13 mi · 7%
Merrow Road
0.56 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.35 mi · 1%
State Street
0.33 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 34m from New Haven
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 28 miles from New Haven and 28.1 miles from Tolland.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around New Haven is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Tolland. Straight-line distance: 48.49 mi (78.03 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Tolland

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population14,567
Coordinates41.8714900, -72.3686900
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Tolland (-72.36869, 41.87149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.62
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.81 $15.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.82 $17.65
Premium $4.86 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $6.00 $11.87 $23.75

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 Tolland. The current time is 01:50:14.

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.