Origin
West Haven, CT
Afternoon in West Haven on Thursday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Haven, CT to East Hampton, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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East Hampton, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Haven, CT to East Hampton, CT covers 38.9 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, CT 66, Portland-Cobalt Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.2 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 38.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and CT 66. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.2 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 66. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 38.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New London
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: New London
5
1.7 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
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
7
21.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward East Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward East Main Street
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Haven, CT and East Hampton, CT, road signs point toward Industrial Area and Wesleyan.
Industrial Area
22.2 mi in
|
~30m
Wesleyan
22.2 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| CT 66 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Portland-Cobalt Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| West High Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Marlborough Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 18.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven, CT and East Hampton, 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
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: New London
6
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 48
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 91
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16
Toward East Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
247 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
11
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
13
Merge onto CT 66
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CT 3
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Newfield Street
15
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Liberty Street
16
Continue on Prospect Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Prospect Street
17
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto CT 66
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Take the exit onto CT 17; CT 66
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
CT 17; CT 66
20
Merge onto CT 17; CT 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlborough Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on CT 17; CT 66
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portland-Cobalt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on CT 66
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West High Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from West Haven, CT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from West Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Hampton, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into East Hampton, 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
$6.26 one way
$12.52 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
East Hampton, CT
Afternoon in East Hampton on Thursday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 East Hampton, CT covers 38.9 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, CT 66, Portland-Cobalt 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 19.5 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 $6.26 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 16 decision points packed into just 38.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between West Haven, CT and East Hampton, CT, road signs point toward Industrial Area and Wesleyan.
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