New Haven, Connecticut to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

420.3 miles 676.4 km · straight line
504.4 miles estimated 811.7 km · driving distance
10h 9min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is New Haven, Connecticut from Outer Banks?

The distance from New Haven, Connecticut to Outer Banks is 420.3 miles (676.4 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located SSW of New Haven, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 504.4 miles, taking about 10h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut and Outer Banks in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Haven, Connecticut and Outer Banks. 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 New Haven, Connecticut to Outer Banks

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 9min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 11min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 39min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Haven, Connecticut & Outer Banks

Quick Facts

New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
Outer Banks
35.56°N, 75.47°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients