How far is West Haven, CT from Ridgefield, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Ridgefield, CT is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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 01h 03m.
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.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and Ridgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Ridgefield.
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Start on Washington Avenue
900 ft · 47 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2913 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wagner Place
139 m · 11 sec · Wagner Place
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Continue on Sawmill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sawmill Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: New York City
905 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road
2609 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
16 mi · 21 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
696 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Weston Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Weston Road
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Turn left
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
4 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Redding Road
922 ft · 18 sec · Redding Road
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Continue on School Street
950 ft · 22 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Danbury Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
1261 ft · 20 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn left onto Branchville Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Branchville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Branchville Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Branchville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2206 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bailey Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Bailey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bailey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Ridgefield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Merritt Parkway
Continue on Merritt Parkway
16 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Haven and Rain Showers Likely near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Ridgefield?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from West Haven and 19.8 miles from Ridgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Haven and Rain Showers Likely near Ridgefield.
Stop Ideas Near Easton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Easton.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 28.63 mi (46.07 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 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,898 |
| Coordinates | 41.2814800, -73.4981800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield (-73.49818, 41.28148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
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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