Origin
Farmington, CT
Afternoon in Farmington on Friday
Local time
3:28 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
47m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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
Farmington, CT to West Haven, CT is 33.6 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Whitney Avenue and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward local drive connecting two points within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region without venturing onto major highways. Expect a route characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, best suited for a single-day excursion. It's a practical choice for a quick trip between these two specific towns, offering a direct path with minimal complexity.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is defined by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles on Whitney Avenue, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. You'll primarily be on roads like Whitney Avenue, Main Street, and Highland Avenue, which suggests a driving experience that requires consistent attention to traffic signals and intersections rather than cruising on open highway.
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.
Whitney Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.1 miles in near Chapel 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 10 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.1 miles (Chapel Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles (Kimberly Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
30.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Chapel Street
Turn right onto Chapel Street
Navigation decision point
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
College Street
Turn left onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
31.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Kimberly Square
Keep slight right at fork onto Kimberly Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
33.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Campbell Avenue
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
33.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Avenue | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Farmington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Whitney Avenue
— 10.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, CT and West Haven, CT.
1
Start on CT 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
3
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
8
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
9
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 10
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right onto Congress Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Congress Avenue
16
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howard Avenue
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Kimberly Square
339 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kimberly Square
18
Turn straight onto Kimberly Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kimberly Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
21
Turn left onto New Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
New Street
22
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Farmington, CT · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 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
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 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 | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
3:28 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
47m 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 33.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Whitney Avenue, Main Street, Highland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.41 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 10 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.1 miles (Chapel Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles (Kimberly Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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