How far is West Haven, CT from Groton, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Groton, CT is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and Groton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Groton.
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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
44.4 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Thames Street, Downtown Groton
676 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
1464 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 10 sec
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Continue on North Street
1569 ft · 35 sec · North Street
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Continue on Mitchell Street
2610 ft · 55 sec · Mitchell Street
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Turn right onto Ledyard Avenue
616 ft · 33 sec · Ledyard Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Smith Street
8 m · 1 sec · Smith Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smith Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Groton.
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 95 North
Merge slight left
44.4 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving West Haven and Sunny near Groton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Groton?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from West Haven and 25.8 miles from Groton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Haven and Sunny near Groton.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Groton. Straight-line distance: 45.42 mi (73.09 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 Groton
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 38,258 |
| Coordinates | 41.3501000, -72.0784100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groton (-72.07841, 41.3501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
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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