Origin
West Haven, CT
Late night in West Haven on Saturday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from West Haven, CT to Darien, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
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 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.
West Haven, CT
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Darien, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Haven, CT to Darien, CT covers 33.3 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Sawmill Road, Post Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33.3 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 33.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Sawmill Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.3 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Sawmill Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
32.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Post Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward US 1: Post Road
4
33.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 30.3 mi | 41m |
| Sawmill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Post Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wagner Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 30.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven, CT and Darien, CT.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto CT 162
455 ft
·
11 sec
·
Wagner Place
4
Continue on CT 162
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sawmill Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
6
Merge onto I 95
30 mi
·
41 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 1: Post Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Post Road
9
Turn right
192 ft
·
14 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from West Haven, CT · 24m 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from West Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Darien, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Darien, 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
$5.36 one way
$10.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 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 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
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
Darien, CT
Late night in Darien on Saturday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
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 West Haven, CT to Darien, CT covers 33.3 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Sawmill Road, Post Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 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 $5.36 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 straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Haven, CT to Darien, 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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