How far is New Haven, VT from Lincoln, VT?

The driving distance from New Haven, VT to Lincoln, VT is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.01 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.88 mi
12.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.88 mi
Kilometers
12.68 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.01 mi
Kilometers
14.5 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 11:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-18T10:56
Arrive Lincoln
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bristol
VT

Town in the United States

From New Haven
4.5 mi
00h 08m
To Lincoln
4.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    15 m · 7 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stony Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West River Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West River Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Quaker Street

    49 m · 11 sec · Quaker Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
2.45 mi · 27%
West River Road
2.26 mi · 25%
Stony Hill Road
1.17 mi · 13%
Lincoln Road
1.1 mi · 12%
Rockydale Road
0.9 mi · 10%
West Street
0.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

2.29 mi · 00h 03m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 08m from New Haven
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Haven and Partly Sunny near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from New Haven and 4.5 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

30 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

40 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 7.88 mi (12.68 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

Town in Vermont

Population1,704
Coordinates44.1245000, -73.1537300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Lincoln

#2 Lincoln

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates44.1058900, -72.9970600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-73.153591, 44.124515)
End: (-72.997077, 44.105883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.26
Round trip
$2.52
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.26 $2.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.43 $2.85
Premium $4.86 $1.55 $3.11
Diesel $6.00 $1.92 $3.84

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 Vermont · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Lincoln. The current time is 10:56:52.

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.