How far is Prospect, CT from New London County, CT?
The driving distance from Prospect, CT to New London County, CT is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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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Areas Of Smoke
Patchy Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect and New London County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect and New London County.
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Start on Union City Road
41 m · 5 sec · Union City Road
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Turn right onto New Haven Road
150 m · 9 sec · New Haven Road
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2884 ft · 1 min · Waterbury Road
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Turn right onto Scott Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Scott Road
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Turn straight onto Austin Road
2652 ft · 1 min · Austin Road
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden
2821 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 12 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
40 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 163: Uncasville, Montville
1365 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Palmertown Road
2546 ft · 1 min · Palmertown Road
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Turn left onto Norwich-New London Turnpike
2.2 mi · 5 min · Norwich-New London Turnpike
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Turn left onto Ridge Court
599 ft · 26 sec · Ridge Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prospect and New London County.
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 South
Merge slight left
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.
Areas Of Smoke leaving Prospect and Patchy Smoke near New London County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prospect to New London County?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 32.6 miles from Prospect and 32.6 miles from New London County.
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 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Smoke around Prospect and Patchy Smoke near New London County.
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 Prospect and New London County. Straight-line distance: 45.21 mi (72.76 km).
#1 Prospect
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,755 |
| Coordinates | 41.5023200, -72.9787200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New London County
County in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 264,999 |
| Coordinates | 41.4667800, -72.1065000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: New London County (-72.1065, 41.46678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.79 | $27.59 |
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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