How far is West Haven, CT from Madison, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Madison, CT is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Madison.
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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
14.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 79: Madison, North Madison
1421 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Durham Road
2858 ft · 1 min · Durham Road
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
51 m · 11 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left
52 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Madison.
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
14.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving West Haven and Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Madison?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 10.5 miles from West Haven and 10.6 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Haven and Sunny near Madison.
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 Madison. Straight-line distance: 18.11 mi (29.15 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 Madison
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 17,924 |
| Coordinates | 41.2795400, -72.5984300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-72.59843, 41.27954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
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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