How far is Sharon, CT from New Haven, CT?

The driving distance from Sharon, CT to New Haven, CT is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.9 mi
01h 33m
Flight
48.58 mi
78.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.58 mi
Kilometers
78.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.9 mi
Kilometers
102.83 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharon
2026-04-23T07:37
Arrive New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sharon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Thomaston
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Sharon
33.2 mi
00h 46m
To New Haven
30.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sharon and New Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sharon and New Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    7 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1103 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Cornwall Bridge Road

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Cornwall Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kent Road

    594 ft · 10 sec · Kent Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Furnace Brook Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Furnace Brook Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cemetery Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bunker Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sharon Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Sharon Turnpike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Torrington Road

    25 m · 1 sec · Torrington Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Torrington Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Elm Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Columbus Street

    699 ft · 16 sec · Columbus Street

  15. 15

    Continue on CT 8 South: Waterbury

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour

    1100 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 67 East: Woodbridge

    62 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto New Haven Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Seymour Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Seymour Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Amity Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Whalley Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway

    773 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Continue on Elm Street

    1112 ft · 34 sec · Elm Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto College Street

    571 ft · 10 sec · College Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharon and New Haven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
31 mi · 48%
Cornwall Bridge Road
7.77 mi · 12%
Sharon Turnpike
3.63 mi · 6%
Furnace Brook Road
3.42 mi · 5%
Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5%
Whalley Avenue
2.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight left

30.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
48.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomaston
00h 46m from Sharon
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sharon 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 Sharon to New Haven?

The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Sharon and 30.7 miles from New Haven.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sharon and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Thomaston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thomaston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thomaston.

RAIL

Berlin

26 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

34 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharon and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 48.58 mi (78.19 km).

Sharon

#1 Sharon

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population2,691
Coordinates41.8792600, -73.4767900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-73.476785, 41.879289)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.53 L · about $8.88
Round trip
$17.75
4.5 gal · 17.06 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.88 $17.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.03 $20.06
Premium $4.86 $10.93 $21.86
Diesel $6.00 $13.49 $26.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sharon and New Haven. The current time is 07:37:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.