How far is Mansfield City, CT from West Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Mansfield City, CT to West Haven, CT is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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 01h 15m.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield City and West Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield City and West Haven.
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Start on Mansfield City Road
2.3 mi · 9 min · Mansfield City Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stafford Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Stafford Road
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Turn sharp left onto Middle Turnpike
1 km · 56 sec · Middle Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike
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Take the ramp straight
2856 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
36.5 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
1072 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
1610 ft · 39 sec · Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
1007 ft · 23 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
2176 ft · 53 sec · Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto New Street
537 ft · 28 sec · New Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield City and West Haven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight right
36.5 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Mansfield City and Sunny near West Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield City to West Haven?
The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Mansfield City and 33 miles from West Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mansfield City and Sunny near West Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill
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 Rocky Hill.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield City and West Haven. Straight-line distance: 50.33 mi (81 km).
#1 Mansfield City
City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,439 |
| Coordinates | 41.7659300, -72.2336900 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Haven
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 54,367 |
| Coordinates | 41.2706500, -72.9470500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-72.947195, 41.270616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
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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