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

The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Cromwell, CT is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
32.28 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.33 mi
43.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.33 mi
Kilometers
43.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.28 mi
Kilometers
51.95 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cromwell
Sat, Apr 18, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in West Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Haven
2026-04-18T02:48
Arrive Cromwell
Sat, Apr 18, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Haven
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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From West Haven
16.2 mi
00h 22m
To Cromwell
16.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.3 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: Cromwell, Berlin

    1357 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Berlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Berlin Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    96 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wall Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Wall Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
26 mi · 80%
West Street
2.19 mi · 7%
I 95 North
1.34 mi · 4%
Berlin Road
1 mi · 3%
Elm Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Continue straight

25.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 22m from West Haven
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Haven and Partly Sunny near Cromwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Cromwell?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from West Haven and 16.2 miles from Cromwell.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Haven and Partly Sunny near Cromwell.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Cromwell. Straight-line distance: 27.33 mi (43.98 km).

West Haven

#1 West Haven

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Cromwell

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population13,772
Coordinates41.5951000, -72.6453700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: West Haven (-72.94705, 41.27065)
End: Cromwell (-72.64537, 41.5951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.08 $10.16
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $6.00 $6.84 $13.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Haven and Cromwell. The current time is 02:48:41.

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.