Origin
Somers, CT
Late night in Somers on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somers, 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
1h 24m
Distance
62.9 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somers, CT
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West Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Somers to West Haven, you are looking at a 63.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. Because this route stays off the major highways, it is best suited as a straightforward one-day excursion. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable local commute within Connecticut. Since the drive is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. This route offers a practical way to navigate through the Northeast, prioritizing local roads over high-speed interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 36.5 mi | 44m |
| I 84 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Somers Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Talcottville Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| South Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| CT 15 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| I 95 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 36.5 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somers, CT and West Haven, CT.
1
Start on this road
84 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CT 190
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto CT 83
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CT 83
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Somers Road
5
Continue on CT 83
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CT 83
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Street
7
Turn right onto CT 74; CT 83
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Union Street
8
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Windsor Avenue
9
Continue on CT 83
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Talcottville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 30; CT 83
298 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hartford Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 West
12
Merge onto I 84
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 15
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
Use the slight left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 86
Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 91
36 mi
·
44 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 44
Toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto CT 10
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kimberly Avenue
20
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
22
Turn left onto New Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
New Street
23
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Somers, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 190 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 190 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
20.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
CT 15
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15 toward CT 15 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
8
22.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
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 86
Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
8
60.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
$10.13 one way
$20.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.05 | $24.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
4:16 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
13 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
1h 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% highway share, your path relies entirely on local roads like Main Street, South Road, and Somers Road. This setup means you will be navigating constant changes in direction rather than cruising in a straight line at high speeds. Behind the wheel, you should stay alert, as the absence of highway stretches means you are constantly engaging with the rhythm of local traffic. It is a technical drive that requires your full attention from start to finish.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.5 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 190 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 (CT 190 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 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 Somers, CT to West Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
22.7 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.5 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Haven, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (CT 190 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 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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