How far is North Haven, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from North Haven, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Haven and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Haven and West Hartford.
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Start on Washington Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford
2219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 12 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 North 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
9.93 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Haven and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Haven to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from North Haven and 19.1 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Haven and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
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 Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Haven and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 26.35 mi (42.41 km).
#1 North Haven
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 23,556 |
| Coordinates | 41.3909300, -72.8595400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
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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