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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.65 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.01 mi
64.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.01 mi
Kilometers
64.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.65 mi
Kilometers
76.68 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in West Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Haven
2026-04-23T06:42
Arrive Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Middlefield
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From West Haven
23.8 mi
00h 32m
To Bloomfield
23.8 mi
00h 32m

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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.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    2276 ft · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    3216 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Kimberly Avenue

    1007 ft · 24 sec · Kimberly Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ella T. Grasso Boulevard

    1261 ft · 27 sec · Ella T. Grasso Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: New London

    956 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1317 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street

    1719 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield

    1855 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Trumbull Street

    1009 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Trumbull Street

    925 ft · 22 sec · Trumbull Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1249 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Albany Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway

    822 ft · 22 sec · Westbourne Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Granby Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Granby Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cottage Grove Road

    2043 ft · 57 sec · Cottage Grove Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tyler Street

    1542 ft · 52 sec · Tyler Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
38.3 mi · 80%
Granby Street
2.22 mi · 5%
Albany Avenue
1.57 mi · 3%
I 95 North
1.34 mi · 3%
Park Avenue
0.9 mi · 2%
Elm Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlefield
00h 32m from West Haven
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlefield, 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 Middlefield.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

8 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

12 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 40.01 mi (64.39 km).

West Haven

#1 West Haven

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population54,367
Coordinates41.2706500, -72.9470500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Bloomfield

#2 Bloomfield

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Population21,182
Coordinates41.8264900, -72.7300900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: West Haven (-72.94705, 41.27065)
End: Bloomfield (-72.73009, 41.82649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.26
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Haven and Bloomfield. The current time is 06:42:52.

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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.