Origin
Plymouth, CT
Late night in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, CT to West Haven, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, CT to West Haven, CT covers 34.3 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 6, Amity Road, Seymour Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.7 miles on US 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
17.2 miles from Plymouth, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Plymouth, CT to West Haven, CT covers 34.3 miles and takes about 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.7 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 0.8 miles in near US 6.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward CT 67: Seymour
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
8
21.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CT 63 / Amity Road
Turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
29.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
CT 122 / Dayton Street
Turn right onto CT 122 / Dayton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 20.7 mi | 25m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Forest Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Campbell Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| New Haven Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Whalley Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 20.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, CT and West Haven, CT.
1
Start on North Street
22 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn right onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
3
Take the exit onto US 6
21 mi
·
25 min
·
US 6
Toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
204 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Turn left onto CT 67
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Road
7
Continue on CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
8
Turn right onto CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 63
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CT 122
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Dayton Street
Use the right lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto CT 122; CT 243
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fountain Street
12
Turn right onto CT 122
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Forest Road
13
Continue on CT 122
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Campbell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto New Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
New Street
15
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
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 17.2 miles from Plymouth, CT, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.7 miles.
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 34 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.2 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Haven, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Plymouth, CT.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plymouth, CT
This is one driving day of about 34.3 miles and 49m.
At 34.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on US 6 for about 20.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Plymouth, CT · 21m 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Plymouth, 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
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 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 | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
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
Late night in West Haven on Thursday
Local time
12:40 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
49m 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 Plymouth, CT to West Haven, CT covers 34.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6, Amity Road, Seymour Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from Plymouth, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.52 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 11 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Plymouth, CT to West Haven, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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