How far is East Haven, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from East Haven, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Haven and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haven and West Hartford.
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Start on Hemingway Avenue
1450 ft · 33 sec · Hemingway Avenue
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Turn left onto Saltonstall Parkway
2549 ft · 50 sec · Saltonstall Parkway
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Continue on Frontage Road
1.2 km · 55 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1795 ft · 32 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Townsend Avenue
1291 ft · 26 sec · Townsend Avenue
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Continue on Fairmont Avenue
542 ft · 14 sec · Fairmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Farren Avenue
2266 ft · 50 sec · Farren Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ferry Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Ferry Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North
1496 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
157 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Frontage Road
1305 ft · 41 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North: New Britain
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2999 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Elmwood
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Pelham Road
110 m · 15 sec · Pelham Road
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Turn right onto LaSalle Road
1474 ft · 52 sec · LaSalle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Farmington Avenue
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Turn right onto Dale Street
141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street
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Turn right onto Brace Road
1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Haven and West Hartford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving East Haven and Sunny near West Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Haven to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from East Haven and 25 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around East Haven and Sunny near West Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Haven and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 34.2 mi (55.04 km).
#1 East Haven
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 28,454 |
| Coordinates | 41.2762100, -72.8684300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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