How far is Pomfret, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Pomfret, CT to New Haven, CT is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 29m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pomfret and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomfret and New Haven.
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Start on the route
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Deerfield Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Brayman Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike
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Turn left onto Eastford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Eastford Road
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Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Ashford Center Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road
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Continue on Pompey Hollow Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road
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Continue on Squaw Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Middle Turnpike
5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike
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Take the ramp straight
2856 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
35.3 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Trumbull Street
2033 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Trumbull Street
897 ft · 25 sec · Trumbull Street
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Turn left onto Temple Street
925 ft · 20 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 Pomfret and New Haven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight right
35.3 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Pomfret and Sunny near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pomfret to New Haven?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Pomfret and 39.7 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pomfret and Sunny near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near East Hartford
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 East Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pomfret and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 64.4 mi (103.64 km).
#1 Pomfret
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 4,196 |
| Coordinates | 41.8976000, -71.9625700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.46 | $26.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
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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