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

The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Storrs, CT is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.11 mi
01h 27m
Flight
51.79 mi
83.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.79 mi
Kilometers
83.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.11 mi
Kilometers
106.39 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Storrs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in West Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Haven
2026-04-23T09:11
Arrive Storrs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rocky Hill
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From West Haven
33.1 mi
00h 43m
To Storrs
33.1 mi
00h 43m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1007 ft · 24 sec · Kimberly Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ella T. Grasso Boulevard

    1261 ft · 27 sec · Ella T. Grasso Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: New London

    956 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    35.9 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

    1450 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Merrow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Tolland Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Storrs Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Storrs Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mansfield Road

    1859 ft · 1 min · Mansfield Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mansfield Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
36.6 mi · 55%
I 84 East
14.4 mi · 22%
Storrs Road
4.31 mi · 7%
CT 15 North
4.13 mi · 6%
Merrow Road
2.32 mi · 4%
I 95 North
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Hill
00h 43m from West Haven
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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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 Storrs?

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from West Haven and 33.1 miles from Storrs.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill

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

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

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Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
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Hartford Union Station

12 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Storrs. Straight-line distance: 51.79 mi (83.34 km).

West Haven

#1 West Haven

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Storrs

Town in Connecticut

Population15,344
Coordinates41.8084300, -72.2495200
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: West Haven (-72.94705, 41.27065)
End: Storrs (-72.24952, 41.80843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.83 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.38
4.66 gal · 17.66 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.19 $18.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.38 $20.77
Premium $4.86 $11.32 $22.64
Diesel $6.00 $13.97 $27.95

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Haven and Storrs. The current time is 09:11:01.

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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.