How far is South Windsor, CT from West Haven, CT?
The driving distance from South Windsor, CT to West Haven, CT is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Windsor and West Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Windsor and West Haven.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
3247 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Road
2848 ft · 1 min · Chapel Road
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Turn right onto John Fitch Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · John Fitch Boulevard
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Continue on Ellington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ellington Road
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Continue on King Street
911 ft · 22 sec · King Street
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East River Drive
857 ft · 19 sec · East River Drive
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Take the exit left
1.6 km · 2 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 South Windsor 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.
Partly Sunny leaving South Windsor and Chance Rain Showers near West Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Windsor to West Haven?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from South Windsor and 23.1 miles from West Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Windsor and Chance Rain Showers near West Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Windsor and West Haven. Straight-line distance: 41.76 mi (67.21 km).
#1 South Windsor
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,102 |
| Coordinates | 41.8237100, -72.6212000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
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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