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

The driving distance from Vernon, CT to New Haven, CT is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
49.24 mi
00h 51m
Flight
42.22 mi
67.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.22 mi
Kilometers
67.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.24 mi
Kilometers
79.24 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Vernon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernon
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive New Haven
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vernon
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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Vernon
24.3 mi
00h 25m
To New Haven
24.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Vernon Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Stafford as the closest live forecast in the Tolland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
New Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Wednesday
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    1900 ft · 52 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Dobson Road

    2264 ft · 1 min · Dobson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hartford Turnpike

    2379 ft · 52 sec · Hartford Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    91 m · 5 sec · Hartford Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West

    2465 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    35.3 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Trumbull Street

    2033 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Trumbull Street

    897 ft · 25 sec · Trumbull Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    925 ft · 20 sec · Temple Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    553 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto College Street

    1498 ft · 27 sec · College Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
35.9 mi · 73%
I 84 West
8.39 mi · 17%
CT 15 South
1.92 mi · 4%
Trumbull Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Hartford Turnpike
0.51 mi · 1%
Dobson Road
0.43 mi · 1%
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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 25m from Vernon
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vernon to New Haven?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Vernon and 24.9 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 42.22 mi (67.94 km).

Vernon

#1 Vernon

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population29,400
Coordinates41.8187100, -72.4795300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-72.479406, 41.818886)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.76 $15.51
Premium $4.86 $8.45 $16.91
Diesel $6.00 $10.43 $20.87

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 Vernon and New Haven. The current time is 22:12:00.

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.