How far is West Hartford, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and New Haven.
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Start on North Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Farmington Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street
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Turn straight onto Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
10.2 mi · 15 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on Temple Street
1379 ft · 29 sec · Temple Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
553 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street
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Turn sharp left onto College Street
1498 ft · 27 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford and New Haven.
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
Continue on Whitney Avenue
10.2 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to New Haven?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 18.1 miles from West Hartford and 20.8 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near New Haven.
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 West Hartford and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 32.8 mi (52.79 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Haven
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 130,801 |
| Coordinates | 41.3081500, -72.9281600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
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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