Origin
West Haven, CT
Morning in West Haven on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Haven, CT to Monroe, 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
32m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Monroe, CT
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Trip Overview
West Haven to Monroe is 17.6 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Derby Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or a connecting drive. You won't encounter major highway stretches, so expect a more local driving experience throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Turnpike | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Leavenworth Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Campbell Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Howe Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Shelton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| New Haven Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Forest Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Derby Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Derby Turnpike
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven, CT and Monroe, CT.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
203 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto Court Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Court Street
3
Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Campbell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 122
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto CT 34
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Derby Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CT 34
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Derby Turnpike
7
Continue on CT 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Avenue
8
Continue on CT 34
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Derby Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto CT 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Turn right onto CT 110
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Howe Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CT 110
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Leavenworth Road
13
Continue on CT 110
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelton Road
14
Enter roundabout onto CT 111
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
Monroe Turnpike
15
Continue on CT 111
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Monroe Turnpike
16
Turn left onto Fan Hill Road
382 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fan Hill Road
17
Arrive at destination
Fan Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.6 — 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
|
Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Campbell Avenue
Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CT 34 / Derby Avenue
Turn left onto CT 34 / Derby Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CT 34 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 34 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CT 110 / Howe Avenue
Turn right onto CT 110 / Howe Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.33
Derby Turnpike
(4.7 mi)
$0.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
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
Monroe, CT
Morning in Monroe on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
16 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
32m 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 primarily surface roads, with only 28% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a 4.7-mile stretch on Derby Turnpike, which is the longest continuous section on a main road. Expect typical surface road conditions with potential for local traffic and intersections, especially as you transition away from any brief highway segments.
Only 28% 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: 4.7 mi on Derby Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
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 17.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Campbell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (CT 34 / Derby Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Derby Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.33 in tolls one way, starting with Derby 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.
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 Monroe, 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 (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Campbell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (CT 34 / Derby Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Monroe, 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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