Origin
Wallingford, CT
Late night in Wallingford on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wallingford, 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
25m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
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.
Wallingford, CT
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West Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Wallingford to West Haven, you are looking at a straightforward 16.2-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. This Connecticut route is ideal for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. Because the trip is so brief, it offers high flexibility for your schedule, whether you are commuting or heading out for a local visit. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that connects two neighboring areas without requiring extensive planning or long-haul preparation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| North Colony Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Campbell Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ella T. Grasso Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kimberly Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 8.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallingford, CT and West Haven, CT.
1
Start on this road
216 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Colony Road
3
Continue on US 5
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
5
Merge onto I 91
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 44
Toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto CT 10
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kimberly Avenue
10
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
12
Turn left onto New Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
New Street
13
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / North Colony Road
Turn left onto US 5 / North Colony Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.2 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
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
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
Late night in West Haven on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 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
15 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
25m 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 16.2-mile commute features a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend about 60% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 8.6 miles on I-91. As you transition from the interstate to local routes like North Colony Road and Washington Avenue, the pace shifts from a fast highway grind to a more standard road experience. This combination ensures you aren't stuck in one type of environment for too long. Behind the wheel, you will notice the balance between the efficiency of the interstate and the accessibility provided by the local connector roads.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 5 / North Colony Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 16.2 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 5 / North Colony Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 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 Wallingford, CT to West Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Haven along the way.
Haven
14.2 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Starting in Wallingford, CT
Full guide →Wallingford is a city 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 25m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 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 (US 5 / North Colony Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 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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