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

The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Southington, CT is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
24.27 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.8 mi
36.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.8 mi
Kilometers
36.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.27 mi
Kilometers
39.06 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southington
Fri, May 1, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in West Haven
Fri, May 1, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Haven
2026-05-01T03:45
Arrive Southington
Fri, May 1, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From West Haven
12.1 mi
00h 18m
To Southington
12.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Friday
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
Southington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Friday
Using Meriden as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    2276 ft · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    3216 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Kimberly Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kimberly Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    2126 ft · 48 sec · Howard Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    1435 ft · 26 sec · Columbus Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street South

  7. 7

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Whitney Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Meriden Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitney Avenue
10.4 mi · 43%
South Main Street
5.33 mi · 22%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 18%
Church Street South
0.91 mi · 4%
Kimberly Avenue
0.91 mi · 4%
Elm Street
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 18m from West Haven
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Haven and Sunny near Southington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from West Haven and 12.1 miles from Southington.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Haven and Sunny near Southington.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamden, 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 Hamden.

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Southington. Straight-line distance: 22.8 mi (36.69 km).

West Haven

#1 West Haven

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Southington

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population43,829
Coordinates41.5964900, -72.8776000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: West Haven (-72.94705, 41.27065)
End: Southington (-72.8776, 41.59649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $6.00 $5.16 $10.31

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between West Haven and Southington. The current time is 03:45:42.

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.