Origin
Suffield, CT
Late night in Suffield on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suffield, 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 19m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suffield, CT
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West Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Suffield to West Haven is 58.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via I 91, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short length and mostly highway profile, it's ideal for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a functional route for getting from point A to point B without significant detours or complexities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 48.1 mi | 59m |
| South Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Old County Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Ella Grasso Turnpike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 95 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 48.1 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffield, CT and West Haven, CT.
1
Start on CT 75
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on CT 75
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Street
3
Continue on CT 75
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ella Grasso Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto CT 140
285 ft
·
7 sec
·
Elm Street
5
Turn right onto Old County Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Old County Road
6
Continue on Kennedy Road
351 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kennedy Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Springfield, Hartford
8
Merge onto CT 20
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bradley International Airport Connector
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 91
48 mi
·
59 min
·
I 91
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 44
Toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto CT 10
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kimberly Avenue
15
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
17
Turn left onto New Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
New Street
18
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Suffield, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 56.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward Springfield, Hartford
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Springfield, Hartford
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
$9.37 one way
$18.74 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Ella Grasso Turnpike
(1.2 mi)
$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
4:45 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
2 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
1h 19m 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 drive is 87% highway, meaning you'll be on I 91 for the vast majority of the 58.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 48.1 miles on I 91, offering a consistent cruising experience. You'll transition to surface roads like South Street and Old County Road for the final portion of the trip. Expect a relatively high volume of exits and merging traffic as you approach your destination.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.1 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and South Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in.
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 58.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 5.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 91): 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.
Between Suffield, CT and West Haven, CT, road signs point toward Springfield and Hartford.
Springfield
5.9 mi in
|
~12m
Hartford
5.9 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.1 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.08 in tolls one way, starting with Ella Grasso 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 — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 5.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail and Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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