How far is West Haven, CT from Plymouth, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Plymouth, CT is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 50m.
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.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Plymouth.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Forest Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fountain Street
29 m · 3 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn right onto Dayton Street
704 ft · 18 sec · Dayton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whalley Avenue
3101 ft · 58 sec · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
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Turn left onto Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road
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Continue on New Haven Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2109 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 West: Danbury
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol
1238 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 53 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Street
7 m · 1 sec · North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Plymouth.
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.
New Haven Road
Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Haven and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from West Haven and 17.1 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Haven and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls
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 Beacon Falls.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 28.27 mi (45.5 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 Plymouth
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 11,552 |
| Coordinates | 41.6720400, -73.0528900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-73.05289, 41.67204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 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 25m |
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 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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