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

The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Farmington, CT is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
33.33 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.6 mi
50.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.6 mi
Kilometers
50.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.33 mi
Kilometers
53.64 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in West Haven
Thu, Apr 16, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Haven
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive Farmington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Cheshire
CT

Town in Connecticut

From West Haven
16.7 mi
00h 23m
To Farmington
16.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
Farmington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Thursday
Using Weatogue as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kimberly Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    2126 ft · 48 sec · Howard Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    1435 ft · 26 sec · Columbus Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street South

  7. 7

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Whitney Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitney Avenue
10.4 mi · 31%
South Main Street
6.76 mi · 20%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 13%
Queen Street
2.43 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.09 mi · 6%
East Street
1.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Whitney Avenue

Continue on Whitney Avenue

10.4 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheshire
00h 23m from West Haven
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Haven and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Cheshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from West Haven and 16.7 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Haven and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Cheshire

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

19 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 31.6 mi (50.86 km).

West Haven

#1 West Haven

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population25,496
Coordinates41.7198200, -72.8320400
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: West Haven (-72.94705, 41.27065)
End: Farmington (-72.83204, 41.71982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.86 $5.73 $11.46
Diesel $6.00 $7.08 $14.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Haven and Farmington. The current time is 02:48:40.

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.