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

784.4 miles 1262.4 km · straight line
941.3 miles estimated 1514.9 km · driving distance
18h 56min estimated drive time
$91 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Joliet from New Haven, Connecticut?

The distance from Joliet to New Haven, Connecticut is 784.4 miles (1262.4 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located E of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 941.3 miles, taking about 18h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joliet 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 Joliet to New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 56min $91 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 43min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~24h 37min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients