Origin
West Haven, CT
Afternoon in West Haven on Friday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Haven, CT to Coventry, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
60.6 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Haven, CT
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Coventry, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Haven, CT to Coventry, CT covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Street, Kimberly Avenue, Ella T for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m 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 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 60.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Street 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 West Haven, CT to Coventry, CT is easy. At 1h 21m 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 West Haven, CT to Coventry, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Street | — | — |
| Kimberly Avenue | — | — |
| Ella T | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| I 91 North | — | — |
| CT 15 North | — | — |
| I 384 East | — | — |
| US 44 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Elm Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven, CT and Coventry, CT.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
3
Continue on Kimberly Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Kimberly Avenue
4
Turn right onto Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
5
Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: New London
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 North: New London
6
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 91 North: Hartford
8
Continue straight
36 mi
·
43 min
9
Take the exit slight left toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
10
Merge slight right
1.9 mi
·
2 min
11
Merge slight right
1.4 mi
·
1 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 384 East: Providence
13
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
8 min
14
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
15
Take the exit slight left toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
16
Turn right onto Main Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from West Haven, CT · 40m 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from West Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coventry, CT
The final approach into Coventry, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.76 one way
$19.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
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
Coventry, CT
Afternoon in Coventry on Friday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 21m 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 West Haven, CT to Coventry, CT covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Street, Kimberly Avenue, Ella T. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 miles from West Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.76 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 West Haven, CT to Coventry, CT is easy. At 1h 21m 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 West Haven, CT to Coventry, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Haven, CT to Coventry, 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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