How far is New Haven, CT from West Simsbury, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to West Simsbury, CT is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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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 New Haven and West Simsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and West Simsbury.
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Start on College Street
1498 ft · 29 sec · College Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
3180 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Edwards Street
1245 ft · 31 sec · Edwards Street
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Turn left onto Whitney Avenue
9.8 mi · 14 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Farmington Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn right onto Brickyard Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Brickyard Road
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Continue on Harris Road
2432 ft · 1 min · Harris Road
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Continue on West Avon Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · West Avon Road
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Continue on Bushy Hill Road
123 m · 17 sec · Bushy Hill Road
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Turn left onto West Mountain Road
3.9 mi · 10 min · West Mountain Road
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Continue on West Mountain Road
1147 ft · 42 sec · West Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Farms Village Road
2 m · 1 sec · Farms Village Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farms Village Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and West Simsbury.
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.
Whitney Avenue
Turn left onto Whitney Avenue
9.78 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New Haven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Simsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to West Simsbury?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from New Haven and 21.1 miles from West Simsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Haven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Simsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
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 Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and West Simsbury. Straight-line distance: 39.2 mi (63.09 km).
#1 New Haven
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 130,801 |
| Coordinates | 41.3081500, -72.9281600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Simsbury
Census designated place
| Population | 2,447 |
| Coordinates | 41.8731500, -72.8581500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Simsbury (-72.85815, 41.87315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
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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