Origin
West Haven, CT
Afternoon in West Haven on Friday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Haven, CT to Derby, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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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Derby, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Haven, CT to Derby, CT covers 10.3 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Derby Turnpike, Campbell Avenue, New Haven Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Derby Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from West Haven, CT to Derby, CT covers 10.3 miles and takes about 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Derby Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Campbell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (CT 34 / Derby Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Campbell Avenue
Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CT 34 / Derby Avenue
Turn left onto CT 34 / Derby Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CT 34 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 34 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Third Street
Turn left onto Third Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Turnpike | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Campbell Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| New Haven Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Forest Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Derby Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Minerva Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Derby Turnpike
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven, CT and Derby, CT.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
203 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto Court Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Court Street
3
Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Campbell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 122
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto CT 34
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Derby Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CT 34
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Derby Turnpike
7
Continue on CT 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Avenue
8
Continue on CT 34
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Derby Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto CT 34
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Minerva Street
382 ft
·
18 sec
·
Minerva Street
11
Turn left onto Third Street
197 ft
·
10 sec
·
Third Street
12
Turn right
35 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.33
Derby Turnpike
(4.7 mi)
$0.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Derby, CT
Afternoon in Derby on Friday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 Derby, CT covers 10.3 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Derby Turnpike, Campbell Avenue, New Haven Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 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 $1.66 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 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Campbell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (CT 34 / Derby Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Haven, CT to Derby, 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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