How far is Riverside, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Riverside, CT to New Haven, CT is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and New Haven.
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Start on Owenoke Way
1429 ft · 1 min · Owenoke Way
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Turn straight onto Wesskum Wood Road
1121 ft · 54 sec · Wesskum Wood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sound Beach Avenue
975 ft · 28 sec · Sound Beach Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Laddins Rock Road
29 m · 4 sec · Laddins Rock Road
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Turn right onto Harding Road
1302 ft · 54 sec · Harding Road
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Turn left onto Brown House Road
1615 ft · 1 min · Brown House Road
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Turn slight right onto Selleck Street
866 ft · 34 sec · Selleck Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
983 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Baxter Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Baxter Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New Haven
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
37.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Campbell Avenue
1171 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
1059 ft · 26 sec · Campbell Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
2354 ft · 46 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street South
2994 ft · 1 min · Church Street South
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
912 ft · 24 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto College Street
104 m · 6 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 Riverside 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 95 North
Merge slight left
37.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Riverside 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 Riverside to New Haven?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Riverside and 23.2 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Riverside and Sunny near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
City Hall Visitor Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 38.76 mi (62.38 km).
#1 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0337100, -73.5781800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.19 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $8.30 | $16.59 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $10.02 | $20.03 |
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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