How far is Trumbull, CT from West Haven, CT?

The driving distance from Trumbull, CT to West Haven, CT is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.43 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.31 mi
21.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.31 mi
Kilometers
21.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.43 mi
Kilometers
26.44 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Haven
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Trumbull
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trumbull
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive West Haven
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Trumbull
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Milford
CT

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Trumbull
7.9 mi
00h 11m
To West Haven
8.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Trumbull Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Bridgeport as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
West Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Milford as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Trumbull and West Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trumbull and West Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on Moorland Road

    110 m · 21 sec · Moorland Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Suzanne Circle

    694 ft · 32 sec · Suzanne Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    27 m · 8 sec · Lawrence Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Geraldine Circle

    563 ft · 29 sec · Geraldine Circle

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Geraldine Place

    81 m · 17 sec · Geraldine Place

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · Reservoir Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto White Plains Road

    1 mi · 2 min · White Plains Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: New Haven

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Merritt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 162: Saw Mill Road

    1402 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sawmill Road

    3249 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Wagner Place

    136 m · 14 sec · Wagner Place

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2408 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Campbell Avenue

    750 ft · 21 sec · Campbell Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto New Street

    537 ft · 28 sec · New Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trumbull and West Haven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
6.44 mi · 39%
Merritt Parkway
4.62 mi · 28%
I 95
1.39 mi · 8%
White Plains Road
1.01 mi · 6%
Sawmill Road
0.62 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

6.13 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 11m from Trumbull
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Trumbull and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Trumbull to West Haven?

The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Trumbull and 8.5 miles from West Haven.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Trumbull and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trumbull and West Haven. Straight-line distance: 13.31 mi (21.42 km).

Trumbull

#1 Trumbull

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population35,438
Coordinates41.2428700, -73.2006700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
West Haven

#2 West Haven

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population54,367
Coordinates41.2706500, -72.9470500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Moorland Road (-73.201028, 41.242757)
End: Washington Avenue (-72.947195, 41.270616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.59 $5.17
Premium $4.86 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $6.00 $3.48 $6.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Trumbull and West Haven. The current time is 22:31:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.