How far is Plymouth, CT from West Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Plymouth, CT to West Haven, CT is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and West Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and West Haven.
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Start on North Street
7 m · 5 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 57 sec · Main Street
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Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour
1100 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 67 East: Woodbridge
62 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto New Haven Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Seymour Road
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Turn right onto Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
3101 ft · 58 sec · Whalley Avenue
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Turn right onto Dayton Street
704 ft · 20 sec · Dayton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fountain Street
29 m · 4 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn right onto Forest Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Forest Road
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Continue on Campbell Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · 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 Plymouth 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.
US 6 West
Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
20.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to West Haven?
The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Plymouth and 20.7 miles from West Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls
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 Beacon Falls.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and West Haven. Straight-line distance: 28.27 mi (45.5 km).
#1 Plymouth
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 11,552 |
| Coordinates | 41.6720400, -73.0528900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
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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