How far is Killingly Center, CT from West Haven, CT?

The driving distance from Killingly Center, CT to West Haven, CT is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.31 mi
01h 29m
Flight
68.16 mi
109.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.16 mi
Kilometers
109.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.31 mi
Kilometers
138.9 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in Killingly Center
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killingly Center
2026-04-23T12:39
Arrive West Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killingly Center
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
Niantic
CT

Census-designated place and village in East Lyme, Connecticut, United States

From Killingly Center
42.9 mi
00h 44m
To West Haven
43.4 mi
00h 44m

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Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Killingly Center and West Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killingly Center and West Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartford Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Hartford Pike

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 51 min

  5. 5

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

    1072 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ella T. Grasso Boulevard

    1610 ft · 39 sec · Ella T. Grasso Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue

    1007 ft · 23 sec · Kimberly Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Campbell Avenue

    2176 ft · 53 sec · Campbell Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New Street

    537 ft · 28 sec · New Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killingly Center and West Haven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartford Pike
84 mi · 97%
Elm Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Campbell Avenue
0.41 mi
Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
0.31 mi
CT 10
0.2 mi
Kimberly Avenue
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Hartford Pike

Merge slight left

42.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niantic
00h 44m from Killingly Center
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killingly Center to West Haven?

The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Niantic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Killingly Center and 43.4 miles from West Haven.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Niantic

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Niantic, 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 Niantic.

RAIL

New London Union Station

9 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

16 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Mystic station

20 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

24 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killingly Center and West Haven. Straight-line distance: 68.16 mi (109.69 km).

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#1 Killingly Center

City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population17,282
Coordinates41.8387100, -71.8692400
Altitude103
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: Hartford Pike (-71.869205, 41.838633)
End: Washington Avenue (-72.947195, 41.270616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.59 $27.19
Premium $4.86 $14.82 $29.63
Diesel $6.00 $18.29 $36.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Killingly Center and West Haven. The current time is 12:39:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.