Dover, Delaware to New Haven, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

202 miles 325.1 km · straight line
252.5 miles estimated 406.4 km · driving distance
5h 5min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Dover, Delaware from New Haven, Connecticut?

The distance from Dover, Delaware to New Haven, Connecticut is 202 miles (325.1 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located NE of Dover, Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 252.5 miles, taking about 5h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Dover, Delaware in Delaware 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. 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 Dover, Delaware 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 Dover, Delaware to New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 5min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 6min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 50min $30–$88* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dover, Delaware & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Dover, Delaware
39.16°N, 75.52°W
America/New_York
9m 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 67 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 123.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients