Detroit to New Haven, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

525.4 miles 845.6 km · straight line
687.2 miles actual route 1105.9 km · driving distance
13h 10min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from New Haven, Connecticut?

The distance from Detroit to New Haven, Connecticut is 525.4 miles (845.6 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 687.2 miles, taking about 13h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and New Haven, Connecticut. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 10min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 48min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 7min $82–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM