How far is New Haven, CT from Windsor Locks, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Windsor Locks, CT is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
Driving Distance
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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 04m.
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 Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Windsor Locks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Windsor Locks.
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Start on College Street
571 ft · 14 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1840 ft · 44 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1726 ft · 31 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford
3119 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight right
11.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Windsor Locks
1245 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawnacre Road
940 ft · 22 sec · Lawnacre Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
11 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Windsor Locks.
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 91 North
Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New Haven and Rain Showers Likely near Windsor Locks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Windsor Locks?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 25.4 miles from New Haven and 25.4 miles from Windsor Locks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Haven and Rain Showers Likely near Windsor Locks.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
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 Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Windsor Locks. Straight-line distance: 45.64 mi (73.45 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 Windsor Locks
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.6273100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windsor Locks (-72.62731, 41.92926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
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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