How far is New Haven, CT from Wallingford, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Wallingford, CT is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Wallingford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Wallingford.
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Start on College Street
1498 ft · 30 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
904 ft · 17 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Tower Parkway
1121 ft · 24 sec · Tower Parkway
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Turn right onto Broadway
13 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Dixwell Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · Dixwell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CT 15 North: Hartford
829 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wallingford
1103 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Quinnipiac Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Quinnipiac Street
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Turn left onto South Colony Road
65 m · 6 sec · South Colony Road
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Turn right
66 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Wallingford.
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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
7.84 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Wallingford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Wallingford?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from New Haven and 6.7 miles from Wallingford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Wallingford.
Stop Ideas Near Hamden
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 Hamden.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Wallingford. Straight-line distance: 11.64 mi (18.73 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 Wallingford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,076 |
| Coordinates | 41.4570400, -72.8231600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wallingford (-72.82316, 41.45704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
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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