East Haven, CT Road Trips

East Haven, CT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 29 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from East Haven, CT spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

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Trip Routes

18

Longest Drive

60.2 mi

Hungary, CT

Quickest Drive

12m

West Haven, CT

Plan Around East Haven, CT

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Hungary, CT to East Haven, CT 60.2 mi · 1h 21m Greenwich, CT to East Haven, CT 49.1 mi · 1h 9m West Torrington, CT to East Haven, CT 48.4 mi · 1h 7m Manchester, CT to East Haven, CT 46.8 mi · 1h 1m

Continue From East Haven, CT

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

East Haven, CT to North Stamford, CT 45.4 mi · 1h 4m East Haven, CT to West Hartford, CT 40.9 mi · 55m East Haven, CT to Danbury, CT 39.3 mi · 1h 7m East Haven, CT to East Norwalk, CT 35.1 mi · 50m

Trips from East Haven, CT

East Haven, CT to North Stamford, CT

45.4 mi 1h 4m

East Haven, CT to West Hartford, CT

40.9 mi 55m

East Haven, CT to Danbury, CT

39.3 mi 1h 7m

East Haven, CT to East Norwalk, CT

35.1 mi 50m

East Haven, CT to Bristol, CT

32.2 mi 46m

East Haven, CT to New Britain, CT

32.2 mi 43m

East Haven, CT to Fairfield, CT

27.1 mi 39m

East Haven, CT to Meriden, CT

23.4 mi 31m

East Haven, CT to Hamden, CT

10.3 mi 17m

East Haven, CT to West Haven, CT

6.9 mi 12m

Driving from East Haven, CT

The typical drive from East Haven, CT covers about 29 miles and takes around 42m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 45 miles (1h 7m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving East Haven, CT most often head toward North Stamford, CT (45.4 mi, 1h 4m), West Hartford, CT (40.9 mi, 55m), Danbury, CT (39.3 mi, 1h 7m), East Norwalk, CT (35.1 mi, 50m), and Bristol, CT (32.2 mi, 46m). 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 29-mile trip from East Haven, CT, budget about $4 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 10 mapped routes leaving East Haven, CT and 8 routes heading into East Haven, CT, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 45 miles.

The longest mapped route from East Haven, CT covers 45 miles and takes approximately 1h 7m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from East Haven, CT runs about 29 miles with a drive time of roughly 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 29-mile trip from East Haven, CT costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from East Haven, CT include North Stamford, CT, West Hartford, CT, Danbury, CT and East Norwalk, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

East Haven, CT by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

27,729

Median Income

$86,498

Median Home Value

$274,900

Median Age

45.2

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to East Haven, CT

East Haven is a town in Connecticut three minutes' drive from New Haven and 35 miles from Hartford. It is part of the Greater New Haven area, founded in 1683. The town's population was 28,000 as of 2020. While East Haven has been well-known for a large Italian-American population, the town has received many newer immigrants, particularly from Ecuador, since the late 20th century. The shape of the town is vertically long, and split into three different areas: Foxon, the Center, and Momauguin. Foxon is the northernmost section and is surrounded Branford and North Branford as well as New Haven. The Center is not geographically the center of town, but contains the town hall, library, and the green, surrounded by a suburban area. Momauguin, to the south, borders New Haven along the coastline and contains the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport.

1 Shoreline Trolley Museum, 17 River St, ☏ +1 203-467-6927. Includes displays and hands-on exhibits, a guided tour of nearly 100 vintage trolleys, as well as a variety of trolley rides along the historical Branford Electric Railway. April, November, December through the 17th: Sundays 10AM-5PM with trolleys running all day. May, September, October: Sa Su 10AM-5PM. Summer hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day): every day 10AM-5PM. Scheduling may vary, see website for details. Admission: adult $8, senior $6, child (2-5) $4. Family value: 2 adults and unlimited children $24. Children under 2 are free. East Haven Historical Society Museum, 200 Tyler Avenue (Old East Haven High School). Hours: Wednesday from 11AM to 2PM or by appointment.

AMF Circle Lanes, 525 Main St., ☏ +1 203-467-6351. Bowling. East Haven Town Beach. Located along Cosey Beach Ave. Includes picnic area, playground, volleyball and bocci courts. Fee for non-residents to park and use the beach. Seasonal Town Events. In the fall, typically late September, the town hosts the Fall Festival in the center of town, where they set up merchant and food stands, carnival rides, band performances, a classic car show, and raffles. On Independence Day, the town hosts a beach party on the East Haven Town Beach. Every year the town has a popular Memorial Day Parade, and every fifth year it hosts the Columbus Day Parade, which is shared with five other cities and towns in southern Connecticut.

Aniello Pizza and Italian Restaurant, 346 Hemingway Ave., ☏ +1 203-467-5694. M-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM, Su noon-10PM. Italian cuisine and grinders ranging from $6 to $20 depending on meal type, with most falling evenly in between. Normal and gourmet pizzas are available, as well as stuffed breads. Capotorto’s Apizza Center, 688 Foxon Rd., ☏ +1 203-469-8404. Tu-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su noon-9PM, closed Monday. Traditional thin-crust pizza with a variety of toppings. Stuffed breads, calzones, Italian grinders, pasta dinners and more available. Country Kitchen, 220 Main St., ☏ +1 203-469-7433. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and has a kid’s menu. The menu is varied but sticks to traditional American/Southwestern foods typically found in diners. China Star, 214 Main St., ☏ +1 203-469-8868. M-Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11AM-11:30PM, Su noon-10:30PM. Chinese take-out. De Palma’s Apizza, 440 Main St., ☏ +1 203-469-1988. Foliage Chinese Restaurant, 452 Main St., ☏ +1 203-469-1732. M-Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11AM-11:30PM, Su noon-10:30PM. Chinese take-out. Jennifer’s Ice Cream, 388 Main St., ☏ +1 203-468-1573. Summer hours (Memorial to Labor day): 10AM – 10PM. Winter hours (Labor to Memorial Day): Tu-Th 11AM - 9PM, F 11AM - 10PM, Sa 10AM – 10PM, Su 10AM-9PM, closed Monday. Closed Dec 25 – Jan 10.. 22 flavors! Also serves cakes and other frozen treats. The milkshakes are delicious. John and Maria's, 280 Foxon Rd., ☏ +1 203 466-1550. Su-M 3-9PM, Tu-Th 12-9:30PM, F Sa noon-10PM. A cute little pizza shop on the Foxon side of town.

Foxon Park sodas. Sold at most pizzerias in town, as well as at certain grocery and convenience stores. Foxon Park Beverages, Inc. is a soda manufacturer located in East Haven, whose products can be found in restaurants throughout the state, most notably in the more famous pizzerias in New Haven. They are a local favorite, known for their 18 unique flavors and the use of real sugar. Dunkin Donuts. 91 Frontage Rd (+1 203-468-3800) and 320 Main St (+1 203-469-9211).

Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven, 30 Frontage Rd., ☏ +1 203-469-5321. Very plush, with complimentary breakfast and indoor swimming pool. Baymont Inn & Suites, 3 Business Park Dr, Branford (I-95 N/S EXIT 56. Easy on/off), ☏ +1 203 488-4991. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. From $79.

I-95 South exit 52 or 51 I-95 North exit 51 I-91 which is on the west of town and it intersects with the town at the Foxon line and connects with the north of Branford Rt 1 is parallel to I-95 through, what is called, the "Center" of town and connects to State Route 100. Two nearby train stations: Union Station, 3 miles from the center of New Haven, and a commuter station an equal distance away in Branford. Tweed New Haven Regional Airport on the border of New Haven at 155 Burr St. ☏ +1 203-466-8888.

CT Transit – Public bus system running throughout Connecticut, including within East Haven. Route 100 runs across East Haven to connect the "central" area with the "Foxon" area.

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