How far is East Windsor, CT from West Haven, CT?

The driving distance from East Windsor, CT to West Haven, CT is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.63 mi
01h 05m
Flight
48.96 mi
78.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.96 mi
Kilometers
78.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.63 mi
Kilometers
95.97 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in East Windsor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Windsor
2026-04-19T00:33
Arrive West Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Windsor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From East Windsor
29.6 mi
00h 32m
To West Haven
30 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Windsor and West Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Windsor and West Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Windsorville Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Windsorville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1182 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 South: Hartford

    814 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    51.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven

    1072 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ella T. Grasso Boulevard

    1610 ft · 39 sec · Ella T. Grasso Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue

    1007 ft · 23 sec · Kimberly Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Campbell Avenue

    2176 ft · 53 sec · Campbell Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto New Street

    537 ft · 28 sec · New Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Windsor and West Haven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
52.4 mi · 88%
North Road
3.65 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Elm Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Campbell Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

51.1 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 32m from East Windsor
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Windsor and Rain Showers Likely near West Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Windsor to West Haven?

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from East Windsor and 30 miles from West Haven.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Windsor and Rain Showers Likely near West Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berlin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berlin.

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Windsor and West Haven. Straight-line distance: 48.96 mi (78.79 km).

East Windsor

#1 East Windsor

Neighbourhood in Connecticut

Population11,654
Coordinates41.9123200, -72.5450900
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
West Haven

#2 West Haven

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population54,367
Coordinates41.2706500, -72.9470500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.545096, 41.91224)
End: Washington Avenue (-72.947195, 41.270616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.97 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.65
4.22 gal · 15.94 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.32 $16.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.40 $18.81
Premium $4.86 $10.25 $20.50
Diesel $6.00 $12.65 $25.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Windsor and West Haven. The current time is 00:33:37.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.