How far is Salem, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Salem, CT to New Haven, CT is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 56m.
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.
Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and New Haven.
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Start on the route
51 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hartford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Haddam Road
3 m · 1 sec · East Haddam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Haddam Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Haddam Road
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Continue on Norwich Salem Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Norwich Salem Road
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Turn left onto Hamburg Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Hamburg Road
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Continue on Neck Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Neck Road
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Take the ramp right
28.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
1059 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Frontage Road
2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Olive Street
965 ft · 32 sec · Olive Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
2615 ft · 1 min · 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 Salem 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.
Neck Road
Take the ramp right
28.9 mi · 00h 34m
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 Sunny leaving Salem and 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 Salem to New Haven?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Salem and 23.8 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 36.1 mi (58.1 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 4,083 |
| Coordinates | 41.4903800, -72.2753600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.01 | $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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