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

95.4 miles 153.6 km · straight line
119.3 miles estimated 192 km · driving distance
2h 24min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
236° WSW bearing direction

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

The distance from Franklin, Massachusetts to New Haven, Connecticut is 95.4 miles (153.6 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located WSW of Franklin, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 119.3 miles, taking about 2h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, Massachusetts to New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 24min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 53min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 17min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Massachusetts & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Franklin, Massachusetts
42.08°N, 71.40°W
America/New_York
92m 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 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 260.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients