Origin
East Hampton, CT
Morning in East Hampton on Saturday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, CT to West Haven, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hampton, CT
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West Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Hampton, CT to West Haven, CT covers 40.1 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Meriden Road, Portland-Cobalt Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from East Hampton, CT to West Haven, CT covers 40.1 miles and takes about 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (CT 3 / Newfield Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.6 mi into trip
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~14m in
|
CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
10.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
|
CT 3 / Newfield Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 3 / Newfield Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
8
38.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
7
38.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
CT 10 / Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
Turn left onto CT 10 / Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 20.1 mi | 24m |
| Meriden Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Portland-Cobalt Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| West High Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Marlborough Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 20.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, CT and West Haven, CT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CT 66
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West High Street
3
Continue on CT 66
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portland-Cobalt Road
4
Continue on CT 17; CT 66
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Marlborough Street
Use the straight lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto CT 17; CT 66
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto Prospect Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Prospect Street
8
Continue on Liberty Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Liberty Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto CT 3
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Newfield Street
10
Turn right onto CT 66
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 66
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Meriden Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 91
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 44
Toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto CT 10
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kimberly Avenue
18
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
20
Turn left onto New Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
New Street
21
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from East Hampton, CT · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from East Hampton, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Haven, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Haven, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in West Haven on Saturday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 East Hampton, CT to West Haven, CT covers 40.1 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Meriden Road, Portland-Cobalt Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from East Hampton, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.46 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (CT 3 / Newfield Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from East Hampton, CT to West Haven, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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