How far is West Haven, CT from Newtown, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Newtown, CT is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Haven 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 Newtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Newtown.
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Start on Washington Avenue
62 m · 11 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
553 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Campbell Avenue
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Continue on Forest Road
1 mi · 2 min · Forest Road
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Turn left onto Derby Avenue
1354 ft · 23 sec · Derby Avenue
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Continue on Derby Turnpike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Derby Turnpike
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Derby Avenue
1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2609 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Drive
7.9 mi · 16 min · Roosevelt Drive
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Continue on Berkshire Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Berkshire Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1015 ft · 25 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Hill Road
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Turn left onto Queen Street
60 m · 13 sec · Queen Street
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Continue on Queen Street
47 m · 6 sec · Queen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Queen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Newtown.
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.
Roosevelt Drive
Continue on Roosevelt Drive
7.93 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Haven and Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Newtown?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Ansonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from West Haven and 12.9 miles from Newtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Haven and Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Stop Ideas Near Ansonia
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 Ansonia.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.75 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 Newtown
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,953 |
| Coordinates | 41.4139800, -73.3034500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newtown (-73.30345, 41.41398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
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 · May 30, 2026
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