West Haven, CT Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 5 heading in, West Haven, CT works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 34 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from West Haven, CT head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
73.2 mi
Plainfield, CT
Quickest Drive
24m
Guilford, 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 34 miles and takes around 52m. 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 21 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from West Haven, CT are East Windsor, CT (58.9 mi, 1h 18m), New Fairfield, CT (38.6 mi, 1h 6m), Bethel, CT (33.5 mi, 57m), Weston, CT (29.4 mi, 42m), and Southbury, CT (22.5 mi, 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in CT currently averages around $4.28 per gallon. For the typical 34-mile trip from West Haven, CT, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving West Haven, CT and 5 routes heading into West Haven, CT, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 59 miles.
The longest mapped route from West Haven, CT covers 59 miles and takes approximately 1h 18m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.
The average route from West Haven, CT runs about 34 miles with a drive time of roughly 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.28/gallon for regular), the average 34-mile trip from West Haven, CT costs roughly $6 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 East Windsor, CT, New Fairfield, CT, Bethel, CT and Weston, 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.
West Haven, CT at a Glance
Founded
1921
Elevation
33 ft
Area
11 mi²
Notable People from West Haven, CT
A sampling of people born in West Haven, CT.
Jamey Jasta
1977
American vocalist
Kevin Heffernan
1968
American actor and comedian
Doug Ford
1922–2018
professional golfer (1922-2018)
Jon Schnepp
1967–2018
American television producer
Marian Bergeron
1918–2002
American beauty pageant contestant and singer (1918-2002)
Ken Strong
1906–1979
American football player (1906-1979)
Eleanor Estes
1906–1988
American children's writer
Tony Sparano
1961–2018
American football coach (1961-2018)
Tommy Nelson
1997
American actor
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in West Haven, CT.
Savin Rock Amusement Park
defunct amusement park in Connecticut
City data from Wikidata (Q54219), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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