How far is West Haven, CT from Newington, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Newington, CT is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
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 in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and Newington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Newington.
-
1
Start on Washington Avenue
2276 ft · 2 min · Washington Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
3216 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
-
3
Continue on Kimberly Avenue
1007 ft · 24 sec · Kimberly Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
1261 ft · 27 sec · Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
-
5
Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: New London
956 ft · 23 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
1 km · 1 min
-
8
Continue straight
18.4 mi · 22 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North
1496 ft · 36 sec
-
10
Merge slight right
10.7 mi · 13 min
-
11
Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
12
Turn straight onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
-
13
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 Newington.
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 91 North
Continue straight
18.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Forecast cards are syncing for this route.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Newington?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 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?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from West Haven and 17.4 miles from Newington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
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 Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Newington. Straight-line distance: 31.7 mi (51.02 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 Newington
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 29,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6978800, -72.7237100 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newington (-72.72371, 41.69788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.