How far is West Haven, CT from South Windsor, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to South Windsor, CT is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and South Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and South Windsor.
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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
1261 ft · 27 sec · Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: New London
956 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
35.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
923 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5 North, CT 2: Main Street, Norwich, East River Drive
1118 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 5 North: Main Street
1890 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and South Windsor.
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 91 North
Continue straight
35.9 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Haven and Partly Sunny near South Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Haven to South Windsor?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from West Haven and 22.9 miles from South Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Haven and Partly Sunny near South Windsor.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and South Windsor. Straight-line distance: 41.76 mi (67.21 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 South Windsor
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,102 |
| Coordinates | 41.8237100, -72.6212000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Windsor (-72.6212, 41.82371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
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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