Origin
Guilford, CT
Night in Guilford on Saturday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guilford, CT to West Haven, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guilford, CT
David Kanigan
West Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Guilford, CT to West Haven, CT is 16.7 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Boston Post Road and I-95 South, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it an easy addition to a longer trip or a quick local excursion. The minimal distance and duration mean you won't need extensive planning, offering a flexible option for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.8 mi | 18m |
| Elm Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Campbell Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ella T. Grasso Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kimberly Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| New Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Boston Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 13.8 mi, about 18m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,041 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~216 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 35 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, CT and West Haven, CT.
1
Start on State Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto US 1
500 ft
·
15 sec
·
Boston Post Road
3
Turn right onto CT 77
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 95 South
5
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
18 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Boston Post Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Boston Post Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.56 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Night in West Haven on Saturday
Local time
10:03 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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?
This route is almost entirely surface roads, with 0% of its 16.7 miles on highways. You'll primarily navigate via Boston Post Road and Church Street. With no long stretches of highway, you'll experience consistent surface road driving conditions throughout the 24-minute trip. Be prepared for frequent intersections and potential local traffic as you traverse these surface streets.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Elm Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Boston Post Road.
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 16.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 1 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Guilford, CT to West Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Haven along the way.
Haven
14.7 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Starting in Guilford, CT
Full guide →Founded 1639
Guilford is a town in southern Connecticut.
Top landmarks
- • Henry Whitfield House — historic house in Connecticut, United States
- • Meeting House Hill Historic District — historic district in Connecticut, United States
- • Guilford Historic Town Center — historic district in Connecticut, USA
Arriving in West Haven, CT
Full guide →Founded 1921
Top landmarks
- • Savin Rock Amusement Park — defunct amusement park in Connecticut
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 24m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 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: near the start (US 1 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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