Origin
East Haven, CT
Late night in East Haven on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Haven, 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
12m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Haven, CT
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West Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 6.9-mile drive from East Haven, CT to West Haven, CT takes approximately 12 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-95 and local roads like Elm Street and Frontage Road, this trip is perfect for a single-day excursion. With a minimal estimated fuel cost of $1, it's an economical choice for a quick journey within the Northeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests you'll experience both highway and surface street driving. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a direct point-to-point trip rather than an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Elm Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Saltonstall Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Campbell Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ella T. Grasso Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hemingway Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kimberly Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haven, CT and West Haven, CT.
1
Start on Hemingway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hemingway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Saltonstall Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Frontage Road
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 South
5
Merge onto I 95
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 44
Toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto CT 10
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kimberly Avenue
9
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
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
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway
Turn left onto US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CT 10 / Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
Turn left onto CT 10 / Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in West Haven on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m 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?
You'll find this drive to be a mixed bag, with 54% of it on the highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.2 miles on I-95, offering a period of consistent speed. Expect to transition between the faster pace of the interstate and the more stop-and-go nature of Elm Street and Frontage Road. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway grind, but you will need to adjust your driving style as you navigate different road types.
54% 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: 3.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 6.9 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 0.3 miles (US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Haven, CT to West Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Haven along the way.
Haven
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
About the Cities
Starting in East Haven, CT
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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