Origin
West Haven, CT
Late night in West Haven on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Haven, CT to Farmington, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Haven, CT
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Farmington, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from West Haven to Farmington, you are looking at a 33.3-mile trip that typically takes about 47 minutes. This journey remains entirely within Connecticut, keeping you firmly in the Northeast region for the duration of your travel. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel for this transit. Relying on local roads rather than major interstates, this drive offers a straightforward commute between the two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Avenue | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| South Main Street | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Farmington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Church Street South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Whitney Avenue
— 10.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven, CT and Farmington, CT.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
3
Continue on Kimberly Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kimberly Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Howard Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Columbus Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Church Street South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street South
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Whitney Avenue
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CT 10
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 10
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Cheshire Road
11
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Norton Street
12
Continue on CT 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on CT 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from West Haven, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 2.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
3
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Howard Avenue
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 1 / Columbus Avenue
Turn right onto US 1 / Columbus Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Church Street South
Turn left onto Church Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Farmington, CT
Late night in Farmington on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°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
47m 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 as you navigate away from the coast toward Farmington. You will primarily traverse Elm Street, Kimberly Avenue, and Howard Avenue, meaning 0% of this 33.3-mile route involves highway driving. Because this is entirely local, there is no long, uninterrupted stretch of road to settle into. Instead, you will experience constant transitions as you maneuver through the local street grid. Be prepared for a more active driving experience than you would find on a monotonous interstate trek.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Whitney Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Elm Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Howard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 1 / Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
263 ft
17 ft
Total Climb
341 ft
Total Descent
114 ft
Highest Point
263 ft
~16.7 mi in
Elevation Range
246 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Whitney Avenue. 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 0.4 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Howard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 1 / Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farmington, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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