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

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Weston, CT is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.89 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.64 mi
39.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.64 mi
Kilometers
39.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.89 mi
Kilometers
51.33 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weston
Tue, May 12, 9:17 PM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Tue, May 12, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-05-12T20:32
Arrive Weston
Tue, May 12, 9:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Trumbull
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From New Haven
15.9 mi
00h 22m
To Weston
16 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Tuesday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Weston Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Wilton as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    1498 ft · 30 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    904 ft · 17 sec · Grove Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tower Parkway

    1329 ft · 30 sec · Tower Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Amity Road

    1490 ft · 31 sec · Amity Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New York City

    699 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    9 mi · 12 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    16 mi · 21 min · Merritt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston

    696 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Weston Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Weston Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
16 mi · 50%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
8.96 mi · 28%
Weston Road
2.82 mi · 9%
Whalley Avenue
2.82 mi · 9%
College Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Amity Road
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Continue on Merritt Parkway

16 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbull
00h 22m from New Haven
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Haven and Sunny near Weston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from New Haven and 16 miles from Weston.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Haven and Sunny near Weston.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbull

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

7 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

39 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Weston. Straight-line distance: 24.64 mi (39.66 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Weston

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population10,204
Coordinates41.2009300, -73.3806700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Weston (-73.38067, 41.20093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Weston. The current time is 20:32:45.

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.