How far is West Haven, CT from Seymour, CT?

The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Seymour, CT is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.02 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.99 mi
17.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.99 mi
Kilometers
17.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.02 mi
Kilometers
20.96 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seymour
Tue, May 26, 11:55 AM EDT
Return by in West Haven
Tue, May 26, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Haven
2026-05-26T11:31
Arrive Seymour
Tue, May 26, 11:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Haven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodbridge
CT

Town in Connecticut

From West Haven
6.5 mi
00h 11m
To Seymour
6.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Overnight
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and Seymour.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Seymour.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    62 m · 11 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    553 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Campbell Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Campbell Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Forest Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Forest Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fountain Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Fountain Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dayton Street

    704 ft · 18 sec · Dayton Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whalley Avenue

    3101 ft · 58 sec · Whalley Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Amity Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Seymour Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Haven Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Derby Street

    1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bank Street

    571 ft · 13 sec · Bank Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Seymour.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amity Road
3.4 mi · 26%
Seymour Road
2.53 mi · 19%
Forest Road
2.44 mi · 19%
Campbell Avenue
1.85 mi · 14%
New Haven Road
1.62 mi · 12%
Whalley Avenue
0.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Amity Road

Continue on Amity Road

3.4 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 11m from West Haven
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving West Haven and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Seymour?

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from West Haven and 6.5 miles from Seymour.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Haven and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodbridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbridge.

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

25 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 10.99 mi (17.68 km).

West Haven

#1 West Haven

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population54,367
Coordinates41.2706500, -72.9470500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Seymour

#2 Seymour

Town in Connecticut

Population16,326
Coordinates41.3967600, -73.0759400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: West Haven (-72.94705, 41.27065)
End: Seymour (-73.07594, 41.39676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.63
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.81 $3.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.05 $4.10
Premium $4.86 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $6.00 $2.76 $5.52

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between West Haven and Seymour. The current time is 11:31:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.