How far is Roxbury, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Roxbury, CT to New Haven, CT is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roxbury and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxbury and New Haven.
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Start on the route
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Roxbury Road
63 m · 6 sec · Roxbury Road
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Turn right onto Stillwater Road
33 m · 3 sec · Stillwater Road
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Turn left onto Stillwater Road
59 m · 11 sec · Stillwater Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Ridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Long Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 15 North: New Haven
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
28 mi · 37 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 10 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 Roxbury 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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
28 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Roxbury 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 Roxbury to New Haven?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Roxbury and 21.7 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Roxbury and Rain Showers Likely near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roxbury and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.23 km).
#1 Roxbury
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 2,150 |
| Coordinates | 41.0892600, -73.5604000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
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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