Origin
Colchester, CT
Evening in Colchester on Sunday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colchester, CT to West Haven, CT
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
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6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colchester, CT
MART PRODUCTION
West Haven, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Colchester, CT to West Haven, CT covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lebanon Avenue, Main Street, Linwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.1 miles from Colchester, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 60.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lebanon Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Colchester, CT to West Haven, CT is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colchester, CT to West Haven, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Linwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middletown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colchester Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middletown Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portland-Cobalt Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lebanon Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, CT and West Haven, CT.
1
Start on Hayward Avenue
180 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hayward Avenue
2
Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue
131 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lebanon Avenue
3
Turn left onto Main Street
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
5
Continue on Middletown Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Middletown Road
6
Continue on Colchester Avenue
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Colchester Avenue
7
Continue on Middletown Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Middletown Avenue
8
Turn left onto West High Street
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
West High Street
9
Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portland-Cobalt Road
10
Continue on Marlborough Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Marlborough Street
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Prospect Street
14
Continue on Liberty Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Liberty Street
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Newfield Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Newfield Street
16
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
17
Continue on Meriden Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Meriden Road
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
19
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
24 min
20
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
22
Turn left onto Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Kimberly Avenue
24
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
25
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
26
Turn left onto New Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
New Street
27
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.1 miles from Colchester, CT, or about 30m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60.1 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.1 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Haven, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Colchester, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Colchester, CT
This is one driving day of about 60.1 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Colchester, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Colchester, CT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 60.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Colchester, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Haven, CT
The final approach into West Haven, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Haven, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.62 one way
$19.24 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| premium | $4.83 | $11.42 | $22.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Haven, CT
Evening in West Haven on Sunday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
30 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Colchester, CT to West Haven, CT covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lebanon Avenue, Main Street, Linwood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.1 miles from Colchester, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Colchester, CT to West Haven, CT is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colchester, CT to West Haven, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colchester, CT to West Haven, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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