How far is Plainville, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Plainville, CT to New Haven, CT is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainville and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainville and New Haven.
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Start on New Britain Avenue
19 m · 4 sec · New Britain Avenue
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Turn left onto East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street
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Turn straight onto Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
10.2 mi · 15 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on Temple Street
1379 ft · 29 sec · Temple Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
553 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street
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Turn sharp left onto College Street
1498 ft · 27 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainville and New Haven.
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.
Whitney Avenue
Continue on Whitney Avenue
10.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainville to New Haven?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Cheshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Plainville and 21.7 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around New Haven is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Cheshire
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 Cheshire.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainville and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 25.58 mi (41.16 km).
#1 Plainville
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 17,486 |
| Coordinates | 41.6745400, -72.8581600 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Haven
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 130,801 |
| Coordinates | 41.3081500, -72.9281600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
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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