The distance between Connecticut and New York varies depending on the specific locations in each state. Generally:
- From southwestern Connecticut (e.g., Greenwich) to New York City is roughly 30 miles.
- From central Connecticut (e.g., Hartford) to New York City is about 120 miles.
- From eastern Connecticut towns like Norwich or New London to New York City is around 150 miles.
- The overall shortest air travel distance between the states is approximately 78 miles (125 kilometers).
For common commuting points:
- Greenwich, CT is about 30 miles from Midtown Manhattan, making it one of the closest Connecticut towns to New York City.
- Stamford, CT is about 40 miles from NYC.
- New Haven, CT is about 80 miles from NYC.
Driving from Connecticut to New York City typically takes around 1 hour and 19 minutes for distances near 59 miles depending on the starting point in Connecticut.
