How far is New Haven, CT from Wilton, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Wilton, CT is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
Town in Fairfield County, 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 Wilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Wilton.
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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
1329 ft · 30 sec · Tower Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Amity Road
1490 ft · 31 sec · Amity Road
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Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New York City
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
9 mi · 12 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
17 mi · 22 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 33: Westport, Wilton
618 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Wilton Road
1 km · 1 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on Westport Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Westport Road
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Merge slight left onto Danbury Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Danbury Road
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Turn left onto Ridgefield Road
1864 ft · 48 sec · Ridgefield Road
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Lovers Lane
6 m · 1 sec · Lovers Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lovers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Wilton.
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.
Merritt Parkway
Continue on Merritt Parkway
17 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Wilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Wilton?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from New Haven and 17.1 miles from Wilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Wilton.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
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 Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 27.6 mi (44.42 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 Wilton
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 18,219 |
| Coordinates | 41.1953700, -73.4379000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilton (-73.4379, 41.19537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
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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