How far is Woodbury, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Woodbury, CT to New Haven, CT is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and New Haven.
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Start on Judson Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · Judson Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street South
4.8 mi · 7 min · Main Street South
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Continue on Main Street North
830 ft · 18 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on Southford Road
3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road
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Continue on Oxford Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Oxford Road
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Continue on Bank Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Bank Street
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Continue on Derby Street
1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street
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Continue on New Haven Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Seymour Road
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Turn right onto Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
773 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Elm Street
1112 ft · 34 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto College Street
571 ft · 10 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 Woodbury and New Haven.
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.
Oxford Road
Continue on Oxford Road
6.09 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Clear leaving Woodbury 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 Woodbury to New Haven?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Woodbury and 12.6 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Seymour
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 Seymour.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 21.87 mi (35.2 km).
#1 Woodbury
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,453 |
| Coordinates | 41.5445400, -73.2090000 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
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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