How far is West Haven, CT from Simsbury, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Simsbury, CT is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in 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 Simsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Simsbury.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
2126 ft · 48 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1435 ft · 26 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street South
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street South
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
10.4 mi · 15 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waterville Road
5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Simsbury Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Simsbury Road
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Continue on Hopmeadow Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · Hopmeadow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hopmeadow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Simsbury.
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.
Whitney Avenue
Continue on Whitney Avenue
10.4 mi · 00h 15m
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 Simsbury?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from West Haven and 22.6 miles from Simsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
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 Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Simsbury. Straight-line distance: 42.5 mi (68.39 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 Simsbury
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 25,437 |
| Coordinates | 41.8759300, -72.8012100 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simsbury (-72.80121, 41.87593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
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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