Chelmsford, Massachusetts to New Haven, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

120 miles 193.1 km · straight line
150 miles estimated 241.4 km · driving distance
3h 1min estimated drive time
$14 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Chelmsford, Massachusetts from New Haven, Connecticut?

The distance from Chelmsford, Massachusetts to New Haven, Connecticut is 120 miles (193.1 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located SW of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 150 miles, taking about 3h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Chelmsford, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chelmsford, Massachusetts and New Haven, Connecticut. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chelmsford, Massachusetts to New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 1min $14 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 37min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 52min $18–$53* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chelmsford, Massachusetts & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Chelmsford, Massachusetts
42.60°N, 71.37°W
America/New_York
75m elevation
New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 40 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 207.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients