How far is Thompson, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Thompson, CT to New Haven, CT is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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 29m.
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 in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson and New Haven.
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Start on Thompson Road
22 m · 7 sec · Thompson Road
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Turn right onto Thompson Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Thompson Hill Road
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Take the ramp left
920 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 55 min
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 45 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 Thompson 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.
Thompson Hill Road
Merge slight left
50 mi · 00h 55m
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 Thompson 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 Thompson to New Haven?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Uncasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Thompson and 46.7 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.94 one way or $25.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thompson and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Uncasville
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 Uncasville.
New London Union Station
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Mystic station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 71.05 mi (114.35 km).
#1 Thompson
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,371 |
| Coordinates | 41.9587100, -71.8625700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.93 | $31.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
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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