How far is New London County, CT from Prospect, CT?
The driving distance from New London County, CT to Prospect, CT is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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 28m.
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.
Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Smoke
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New London County and Prospect.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London County and Prospect.
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Start on Morgan Street
3 m · 1 sec · Morgan Street
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Continue on Ridge Court
589 ft · 28 sec · Ridge Court
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Turn right onto Norwich-New London Turnpike
2.2 mi · 5 min · Norwich-New London Turnpike
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Turn right onto Palmertown Road
2840 ft · 1 min · Palmertown Road
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Continue on Oakdale Road
1208 ft · 45 sec · Oakdale Road
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Take the ramp right
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
1229 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto CT 66 West: Middletown
46 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Washington Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Meriden Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Austin Road
1176 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Austin Road
1 km · 2 min · Austin Road
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Continue on Scott Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Scott Road
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Turn left onto Waterbury Road
2884 ft · 1 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on New Haven Road
150 m · 14 sec · New Haven Road
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Turn left onto Union City Road
41 m · 3 sec · Union City Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union City Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New London County and Prospect.
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.
CT 9 North
Continue straight
23.3 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Patchy Smoke leaving New London County and Areas Of Smoke near Prospect.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New London County to Prospect?
The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Haddam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from New London County and 32.8 miles from Prospect.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around New London County and Areas Of Smoke near Prospect.
Stop Ideas Near Haddam
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 Haddam.
Old Saybrook station
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London County and Prospect. Straight-line distance: 45.21 mi (72.76 km).
#1 New London County
County in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 264,999 |
| Coordinates | 41.4667800, -72.1065000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prospect
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,755 |
| Coordinates | 41.5023200, -72.9787200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prospect (-72.97872, 41.50232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.85 | $27.71 |
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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