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

The driving distance from Noank, CT to New Haven, CT is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.25 mi
01h 02m
Flight
48.67 mi
78.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.67 mi
Kilometers
78.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.25 mi
Kilometers
88.92 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Noank
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noank
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive New Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Noank
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Westbrook
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Noank
27.2 mi
00h 31m
To New Haven
28.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    1254 ft · 32 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brook Street

    2065 ft · 1 min · Brook Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Groton Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Groton Long Point Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Poquonnock Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poquonnock Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Long Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 12

    117 m · 8 sec · Route 12

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2997 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    44 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point

    1059 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Frontage Road

    2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Water Street

    1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Olive Street

    965 ft · 32 sec · Olive Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    2615 ft · 1 min · Chapel Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto College Street

    104 m · 6 sec · College Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 12
45.3 mi · 82%
Long Hill Road
1.55 mi · 3%
Forbes Avenue
1.52 mi · 3%
Fort Hill Road
1.42 mi · 3%
Groton Long Point Road
1.21 mi · 2%
Poquonnock Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Route 12

Merge slight right

44 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 31m from Noank
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Noank and Rain Showers Likely near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Noank and 28.1 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Noank and Rain Showers Likely near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Westbrook

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

6 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

31 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

37 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noank and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 48.67 mi (78.33 km).

Noank

#1 Noank

Census designated place

Population1,796
Coordinates41.3278800, -71.9906300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-71.990836, 41.327876)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Noank and New Haven. The current time is 06:54:34.

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.