West Haven, CT Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 15 heading in, West Haven, CT works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 47 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from West Haven, CT spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
20
Longest Drive
69.7 mi
Stafford, CT
Quickest Drive
12m
East Haven, CT
Plan Around West Haven, CT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if West Haven, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From West Haven, CT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from West Haven, CT
Driving from West Haven, CT
The typical drive from West Haven, CT covers about 47 miles and takes around 1h 2m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 59 miles (1h 18m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from West Haven, CT are Colchester, CT (58.5 mi, 1h 15m), Suffield, CT (58.4 mi, 1h 18m), Enfield, CT (57.9 mi, 1h 15m), Farmington, CT (33.3 mi, 47m), and Clinton, CT (25 mi, 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 47-mile trip from West Haven, CT, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving West Haven, CT and 15 routes heading into West Haven, CT, covering 20 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 59 miles.
The longest mapped route from West Haven, CT covers 59 miles and takes approximately 1h 18m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.
The average route from West Haven, CT runs about 47 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 47-mile trip from West Haven, CT costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from West Haven, CT include Colchester, CT, Suffield, CT, Enfield, CT and Farmington, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
West Haven, CT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
55,147
Median Income
$73,566
Median Home Value
$265,200
Median Age
36.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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