Distance from Washington to New Haven by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to New Haven (CT) is 273 miles or 439 kilometers or 237 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to New Haven is 300 miles (483 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 27 miles or 44 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and New Haven is 273 miles or 439 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to New Haven, is La Guardia Airport (LGA).

What is the average flight time from Washington to New Haven?

Flight time from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT is 0 hours 37 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to New Haven Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and New Haven, CT
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to New Haven, CT, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to New Haven, Connecticut is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to New Haven, Connecticut is 300 miles or 483 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT is 300 miles or 483 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in New Haven, Connecticut.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to New Haven, Connecticut is approximately 300 miles (483 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 16 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to New Haven take?
Washington and New Haven are 6 hours 16 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and New Haven

Time difference between Washington (DC) and New Haven (CT) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in New Haven
2025-12-19, 03:45:21 EST2025-12-19, 03:45:21 EST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and New Haven Connecticut, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and New Haven, CT in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 300 mi 483 km 260.52 nmi
Straight line distance 273 mi 439 km 237 nmi
Difference 27 mi 44 km 23 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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New Haven Details

New Haven is located in Connecticut, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 18' 29.3'' Longitude: W 72° 55' 41.4''
Latitude41.30815
Longitude-72.92816
StateConnecticut
Nearest airports to New Haven

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and New Haven, CT
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 10 hours 3 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 7 hours 32 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 6 hours 42 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 6 hours 2 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 5 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 5 hours 1 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 4 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 4 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 1 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 46 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 33 minutes