Where is Mystic Seaport?
Located almost equidistant between Boston and New York City, Mystic Seaport is close to several New England cities:
134 miles from New York City
100 miles from Boston, MA
50 miles from Providence, RI
55 miles from Hartford, CT
80 miles from Springfield, MA
165 miles from Albany, NY
225 miles from Philadelphia, PA
149 miles from Manchester, VT
204 miles from Portland, ME
74 miles from Bridgeport, CT
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Find Mystic Seaport off I-95
Note: For the winter months the additional parking area is now the main parking area.
Directions to Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport is located about 10 miles east of New London in Connecticut's "Ocean Corner" -- part of the Mystic Places region.
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From Hartford, Conn.
- Route 2 East to Route 11 South
- Left onto Route 82
- Right onto Route 85
- Route 85 to Interstate 95 North.
- Interstate 95 to Exit 90.
- Turn right at the exit, Mystic Seaport is one mile south on Route 27.
- Parking for Mystic Seaport is on the left.
From Boston and Points Traveling South on I-95
- Take Exit 90 off I-95.
- Turn left at end of ramp onto Route 27 South.
- Proceed approximately one mile.
- Parking for Mystic Seaport is on the left.
From New York City and Points Traveling North on I-95
- Take Exit 90 off I-95.
- From right lane, turn right onto Route 27 South.
- Proceed approximately one mile.
- Parking for Mystic Seaport is on the left.
By Train or Ferry
Amtrak trains serve Mystic and New London daily. Contact Amtrak for more information. Long Island residents can reach New London via Cross Sound Ferry.
By Boat
Plot your next course to Mystic Seaport - a great destination especially on a boat. Contact our Dock Offices for details.
By Bus
Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound and Seateast Area Transit (SEAT) all provide transportation services to the Mystic area. Check with each carrier for schedules and pick up/drop off locations.