How far is Sterling, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Sterling, CT to New Haven, CT is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
Census-designated place and village in East Lyme, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and New Haven.
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Start on Sterling Road
72 m · 7 sec · Sterling Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto Plainfield Pike
4.5 mi · 8 min · Plainfield Pike
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Take the ramp left
923 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 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 Sterling and New Haven.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Plainfield Pike
Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 00h 44m
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 near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling to New Haven?
The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Niantic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Sterling and 38.7 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around New Haven is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Niantic
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 Niantic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 63.23 mi (101.76 km).
#1 Sterling
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,764 |
| Coordinates | 41.7076000, -71.8286800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
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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