Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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West Hartford, CT
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The drive from West Haven, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 39.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Whitney Avenue, South Main Street, CT 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Whitney Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 39.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
383 ft
Total Descent
270 ft
Highest Point
285 ft
~36.7 mi in
Elevation Range
269 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Elm Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 1 / Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Church Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 1 / Columbus Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Church Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Brace Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Avenue | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| South Main Street | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| CT 4 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Farmington Avenue | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven, CT and West Hartford, CT.
Start on Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Elm Street
Continue on Kimberly Avenue
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
Turn right onto US 1
Turn left onto Church Street South
Continue on Whitney Avenue
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CT 4
Turn slight right onto CT 4
Turn left onto Dale Street
Turn right onto Brace Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from West Haven, CT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from West Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Hartford, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.36 one way
$12.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 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 | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in West Haven on Saturday
Local time
2:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in West Hartford on Saturday
Local time
2:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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