How far is West Haven, CT from Bloomfield, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Bloomfield, CT is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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
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Town in Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and Bloomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Bloomfield.
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Start on Washington Avenue
2276 ft · 2 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Street
3216 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Kimberly Avenue
1007 ft · 24 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn right onto Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
1261 ft · 27 sec · Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: New London
956 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight right
1317 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street
1719 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield
1855 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Trumbull Street
1009 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Trumbull Street
925 ft · 22 sec · Trumbull Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1249 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Albany Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway
822 ft · 22 sec · Westbourne Parkway
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Turn left onto Granby Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Granby Street
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Turn left onto Cottage Grove Road
2043 ft · 57 sec · Cottage Grove Road
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Turn right onto Tyler Street
1542 ft · 52 sec · Tyler Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left
28 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
65 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Bloomfield.
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 North
Continue straight
37.1 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Bloomfield?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from West Haven and 23.8 miles from Bloomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Middlefield
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 Middlefield.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 40.01 mi (64.39 km).
#1 West Haven
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 54,367 |
| Coordinates | 41.2706500, -72.9470500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomfield
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 21,182 |
| Coordinates | 41.8264900, -72.7300900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomfield (-72.73009, 41.82649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
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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