How far is West Haven, CT from Guilford, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Guilford, CT is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and Guilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Guilford.
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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
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 77: Guilford, North Guilford
887 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on North River Street
677 ft · 16 sec · North River Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2600 ft · 59 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
152 m · 20 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto State Street
69 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Guilford.
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
9.71 mi · 00h 12m
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 Guilford?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from West Haven and 8.3 miles from Guilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near 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 Branford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 13.83 mi (22.26 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 Guilford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 22,043 |
| Coordinates | 41.2889900, -72.6817600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guilford (-72.68176, 41.28899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
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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