How far is New Haven, CT from Wauregan, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Wauregan, CT is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
Census-designated place and village in East Lyme, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Wauregan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Wauregan.
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Start on College Street
104 m · 13 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
1842 ft · 47 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1341 ft · 30 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
32.2 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 14: Central Village, Moosup
1248 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
2879 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1419 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Putnam Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Putnam Road
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Turn left onto Wauregan Road
908 ft · 22 sec · Wauregan Road
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Turn right
37 m · 9 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 Wauregan.
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 95 North
Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving New Haven and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wauregan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Wauregan?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Niantic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from New Haven and 38.4 miles from Wauregan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Haven and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wauregan.
Stop Ideas Near Niantic
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 Niantic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Wauregan. Straight-line distance: 60.71 mi (97.7 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 Wauregan
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 41.7442700, -71.9092400 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wauregan (-71.90924, 41.74427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.17 | $26.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
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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