How far is Stafford Springs, CT from New Haven, CT?

The driving distance from Stafford Springs, CT to New Haven, CT is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
64.13 mi
01h 08m
Flight
55.12 mi
88.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.12 mi
Kilometers
88.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.13 mi
Kilometers
103.2 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Tue, Jun 2, 2:33 PM EDT
Return by in Stafford Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 3:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stafford Springs
2026-06-02T13:25
Arrive New Haven
Tue, Jun 2, 2:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stafford Springs
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
Rocky Hill
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Stafford Springs
32 mi
00h 34m
To New Haven
32.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Stafford Springs Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Tuesday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NW
Destination
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Tuesday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stafford Springs and New Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    52 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    43 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road

    30 m · 9 sec · River Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto River Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    35.3 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Trumbull Street

    2033 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Trumbull Street

    897 ft · 25 sec · Trumbull Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    925 ft · 20 sec · Temple Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    553 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto College Street

    1498 ft · 27 sec · College Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
35.9 mi · 56%
I 84 West
20.9 mi · 33%
River Road
4.16 mi · 6%
CT 15 South
1.92 mi · 3%
Trumbull Street
0.55 mi · 1%
College Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight right

35.3 mi · 00h 43m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Hill
00h 34m from Stafford Springs
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stafford Springs 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 Stafford Springs to New Haven?

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Stafford Springs and 32.1 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.92 one way or $17.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stafford Springs and Sunny near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocky Hill, 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 Rocky Hill.

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

12 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stafford Springs and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 55.12 mi (88.7 km).

Stafford Springs

#1 Stafford Springs

City in the United States of America

Population4,988
Coordinates41.9542600, -72.3023000
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-72.302246, 41.954024)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $8.92
Round trip
$17.83
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.92 $17.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.07 $20.15
Premium $4.86 $10.98 $21.96
Diesel $6.00 $13.55 $27.11

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Stafford Springs and New Haven. The current time is 13:25:14.

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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.