Origin
Ansonia, CT
Morning in Ansonia on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ansonia, CT to West Haven, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ansonia, CT
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West Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 11.9-mile drive from Ansonia to West Haven, Connecticut, will take you about 24 minutes. It's a perfect option for a quick local trip, easily manageable in a single day. You'll primarily travel on Main Street, Derby Avenue, and Academy Hill Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this route is very budget-friendly. The journey is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Since it’s such a brief distance, you won't need an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Turnpike | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Campbell Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Forest Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sentinel Hill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Academy Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Haven Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Derby Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Derby Turnpike
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ansonia, CT and West Haven, CT.
1
Start on East Main Street
281 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on CT 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CT 115
232 ft
·
4 sec
·
Derby Avenue
4
Turn left onto Academy Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Academy Hill Road
5
Continue on Sentinel Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sentinel Hill Road
6
Turn left onto CT 34
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
New Haven Avenue
7
Continue on CT 34
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Derby Turnpike
8
Continue on CT 34
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Derby Avenue
9
Turn right onto CT 122
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Road
10
Continue on CT 122
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Campbell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto New Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
New Street
12
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CT 122 / Forest Road
Turn right onto CT 122 / Forest Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
New Street
Turn left onto New Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
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: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
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
West Haven, CT
Morning in West Haven on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
16 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
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 11.9-mile stretch. There's no highway share on this route, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the full duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but given the profile, anticipate frequent adjustments to speed and direction. You'll be on roads like Main Street, Derby Avenue, and Academy Hill Road, which are typical of local thoroughfares. This drive offers a consistent local road feel from start to finish, so keep your attention on navigating the turns.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Derby Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near CT 122 / Forest Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ansonia, CT to West Haven, CT is easy. At 20m with 41% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (CT 122 / Forest Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (New Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Derby Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.33 in tolls one way, starting with Derby Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (CT 122 / Forest Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (New Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Haven, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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