How far is West Haven, CT from Plainfield, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Plainfield, CT is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Plainfield.
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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
38.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
28.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lathrop Road
796 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Lathrop Road
1262 ft · 33 sec · Lathrop Road
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Turn right onto Norwich Road
1 km · 1 min · Norwich Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norwich Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Plainfield.
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
38.1 mi · 00h 45m
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.
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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 Plainfield?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Old Lyme is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from West Haven and 36.7 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Old Lyme
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Lyme.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 60.34 mi (97.1 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 Plainfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 15,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.6764900, -71.9150700 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-71.91507, 41.67649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
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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