West Haven, CT Road Trips

With 6 routes heading out and 10 heading in, West Haven, CT works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 37 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from West Haven, CT head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

70.1 mi

Stafford, CT

Quickest Drive

12m

East Haven, CT

Plan Around West Haven, CT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if West Haven, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Stafford, CT to West Haven, CT 70.1 mi · 1h 13m Somers, CT to West Haven, CT 63.9 mi · 1h 12m Colchester, CT to West Haven, CT 60.1 mi · 1h 1m Ellington, CT to West Haven, CT 57.7 mi · 1h 4m

Continue From West Haven, CT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

West Haven, CT to Colchester, CT 58.5 mi · 1h 15m West Haven, CT to Enfield, CT 57.9 mi · 1h 15m West Haven, CT to Vernon, CT 51.5 mi · 1h 7m West Haven, CT to Farmington, CT 33.3 mi · 47m

Trips from West Haven, CT

West Haven, CT to Colchester, CT

58.5 mi 1h 15m

West Haven, CT to Enfield, CT

57.9 mi 1h 15m

West Haven, CT to Vernon, CT

51.5 mi 1h 7m

West Haven, CT to Farmington, CT

33.3 mi 47m

West Haven, CT to Hamden, CT

13.4 mi 17m

West Haven, CT to East Haven, CT

6.7 mi 12m

Driving from West Haven, CT

The typical drive from West Haven, CT covers about 37 miles and takes around 49m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 59 miles (1h 15m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from West Haven, CT are Colchester, CT (58.5 mi, 1h 15m), Enfield, CT (57.9 mi, 1h 15m), Vernon, CT (51.5 mi, 1h 7m), Farmington, CT (33.3 mi, 47m), and Hamden, CT (13.4 mi, 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 37-mile trip from West Haven, CT, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving West Haven, CT and 10 routes heading into West Haven, CT, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 59 miles.

The longest mapped route from West Haven, CT covers 59 miles and takes approximately 1h 15m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from West Haven, CT runs about 37 miles with a drive time of roughly 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 37-mile trip from West Haven, CT costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from West Haven, CT include Colchester, CT, Enfield, CT, Vernon, CT and Farmington, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.