How far is West Haven, CT from Clinton, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Clinton, CT is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Clinton.
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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
1007 ft · 27 sec · Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sea Street
763 ft · 13 sec · Sea Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sea Street
32 m · 2 sec · Sea Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Sea Street
156 m · 16 sec · Sea Street
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
916 ft · 20 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Fifth Street
116 m · 8 sec · Fifth Street
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Continue on Sargent Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sargent Drive
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Continue on Brewery Street
753 ft · 16 sec · Brewery Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
2612 ft · 48 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 81: Clinton, Killingworth
1177 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto North High Street
56 m · 11 sec · North High Street
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Continue on High Street
3097 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Hull Street
147 m · 17 sec · Hull Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
34 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Clinton.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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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 Clinton?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
North Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from West Haven and 12.6 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near North Branford
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 North Branford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 21.79 mi (35.07 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 Clinton
Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,881 |
| Coordinates | 41.2787100, -72.5275900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-72.52759, 41.27871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
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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