How far is North Stonington, CT from New Haven, CT?

The driving distance from North Stonington, CT to New Haven, CT is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
63.76 mi
01h 04m
Flight
55.05 mi
88.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.05 mi
Kilometers
88.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.76 mi
Kilometers
102.61 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in North Stonington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stonington
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive New Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Stonington
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
Old Lyme
CT

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

From North Stonington
31.7 mi
00h 32m
To New Haven
32.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 North Stonington and New Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stonington and New Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    105 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Rocky Hollow Road

    873 ft · 30 sec · Rocky Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Norwich-Westerly Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Norwich-Westerly Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwich-Westerly Road

    79 m · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Norwich-Westerly Road

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: New London

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

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

    1059 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Frontage Road

    2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Water Street

    1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Olive Street

    965 ft · 32 sec · Olive Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    2615 ft · 1 min · Chapel Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto College Street

    104 m · 6 sec · College Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
57.5 mi · 90%
Norwich-Westerly Road
2.3 mi · 4%
Forbes Avenue
1.52 mi · 2%
Water Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Chapel Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Frontage Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

57.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Lyme
00h 32m from North Stonington
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Stonington 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 North Stonington to New Haven?

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 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?

Old Lyme is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from North Stonington and 32.1 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Old Lyme

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

4 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

20 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

31 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

34 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stonington and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 55.05 mi (88.6 km).

North Stonington

#1 North Stonington

City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population5,197
Coordinates41.4409300, -71.8811800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.881123, 41.440932)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.88
Round trip
$17.75
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.88 $17.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.03 $20.06
Premium $4.86 $10.93 $21.86
Diesel $6.00 $13.49 $26.99

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 North Stonington and New Haven. The current time is 02:04:42.

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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.