Origin
Farmington, CT
Afternoon in Farmington on Friday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, CT to West Haven, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, CT
David Kanigan
West Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington, CT to West Haven, CT covers 42.8 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farmington Avenue, East Street, Queen Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 42.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Farmington 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Farmington, CT to West Haven, CT is easy. At 48m 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 Farmington, CT to West Haven, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Avenue | — | — |
| East Street | — | — |
| Queen Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Norton Street | — | — |
| Cheshire Road | — | — |
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Farmington Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, CT and West Haven, CT.
1
Start on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
3
Continue on East Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
4
Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
5
Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on Norton Street
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Norton Street
8
Turn straight onto Cheshire Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cheshire Road
9
Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
10
Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on Whitney Avenue
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Whitney Avenue
12
Continue on Temple Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Temple Street
13
Turn right onto Chapel Street
525 ft
·
16 sec
·
Chapel Street
14
Turn left onto College Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
College Street
15
Turn slight right onto Congress Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Congress Avenue
16
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howard Avenue
17
Keep slight right to continue on Kimberly Square
338 ft
·
9 sec
·
Kimberly Square
18
Turn straight onto Kimberly Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kimberly Avenue
19
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
20
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
21
Turn left onto New Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
New Street
22
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Farmington, CT · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Farmington, 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
$6.89 one way
$13.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in West Haven on Friday
Local time
12:33 PM
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
15 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
48m 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 Farmington, CT to West Haven, CT covers 42.8 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farmington Avenue, East Street, Queen Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Farmington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.89 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 Farmington, CT to West Haven, CT is easy. At 48m 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 Farmington, CT to West Haven, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farmington, CT to West Haven, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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