Where is New Haven, Connecticut, USA?

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Where is New Haven Located? - New Haven is a city located in the Addison County of Connecticut, United States. New Haven lies between 39.6868 Degrees North latitudes and 75.5844 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is New Haven, Connecticut

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Where is New Haven?: The Google Map showing the location of New Haven in the U.S. state of Connecticut.

Where is New Haven Located?

New Haven is a city located in the Addison County of Vermont, United States. New Haven lies between 39.6868 Degrees North latitudes and 75.5844 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of New Haven city is 134023 people and the city has a total area of 18.69 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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New Haven, Connecticut Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNew Haven
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
State CapitalHartford
US RegionNortheast (New England)
Latitude41.3083° N
Longitude72.9279° W
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Land Area18.69 sq mi
Water Area1.83 sq mi
Total Area20.52 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)134,023
Population DensityApproximately 7,171 per sq mi
ZIP Codes06501–06540
Area Code203
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code09-52000
Congressional DistrictConnecticut's 3rd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in New Haven

CategoryInformation
Airport NameTweed New Haven Airport
IATA CodeHVN
Nearest Major AirportBradley International Airport
Major HighwaysInterstate 95, Interstate 91, U.S. Route 1, Connecticut Route 34
Rail ServiceMetro-North Railroad, Amtrak, and Shore Line East
Public TransitCTtransit bus service
Regional ConnectionsMajor coastal city between New York City and Boston
  • Interstate 95 connects New Haven with coastal Connecticut, New York City, and Boston.
  • Interstate 91 provides north–south access toward Hartford and western Massachusetts.
  • Union Station provides Amtrak and commuter rail connections throughout the Northeast Corridor.
  • Tweed New Haven Airport provides regional passenger air service.

Top Places to Visit in New Haven, Connecticut

Landmark NameType
Yale UniversityUniversity and Historic Campus
Yale University Art GalleryArt Museum
Peabody Museum of Natural HistoryNatural History Museum
New Haven GreenHistoric Park
East Rock ParkNatural Landmark and Park
Shubert TheatrePerforming Arts Venue
Knights of Columbus MuseumHistory Museum
Wooster Square Historic DistrictHistoric Neighborhood
Long Wharf TheatrePerforming Arts Venue
Grove Street CemeteryHistoric Cemetery

Driving Distances from New Haven, Connecticut to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BridgeportConnecticut2030 minutes
HartfordConnecticut4045 minutes
StamfordConnecticut4555 minutes
New LondonConnecticut551 hour
New York CityNew York801 hour 45 minutes
ProvidenceRhode Island1001 hour 45 minutes
SpringfieldMassachusetts701 hour 15 minutes
BostonMassachusetts1402 hours 30 minutes
AlbanyNew York1202 hours 15 minutes
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania1703 hours

Colleges and Universities in New Haven, Connecticut

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Yale UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch, law, medicine, business, arts, and sciences
Southern Connecticut State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, health sciences, business, and liberal arts
University of New HavenPrivateUniversityCriminal justice, engineering, business, and technology
Gateway Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and career programs
Albertus Magnus CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, business, education, and professional studies

Waterbodies Near New Haven, Connecticut

Long Island Sound, New Haven Harbor, West River, Mill River, Quinnipiac River, and nearby coastal waterways.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in New Haven

Yale Bowl, Payne Whitney Gymnasium, Reese Stadium, Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium, and New Haven Athletic Center facilities.

New Haven, Connecticut — Key Historical Facts

  • New Haven was founded in 1638 by English Puritan settlers led by John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton.
  • The city became one of the original settlements of the New Haven Colony and was later incorporated into Connecticut.
  • Yale University was established in New Haven in 1701 and became one of the city's most influential institutions.
  • New Haven served as a major manufacturing center during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, especially in firearms, machinery, and industrial production.
  • The city is known for its historic nine-square street plan, one of the earliest planned layouts in the United States.
  • Today, New Haven is recognized as a center for education, healthcare, arts, culture, biotechnology, and coastal activities in Connecticut.

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