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

The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Suffield, CT is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
58.37 mi
01h 18m
Flight
51.46 mi
82.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.46 mi
Kilometers
82.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.93 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in West Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Haven
2026-04-23T08:01
Arrive Suffield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From West Haven
29.2 mi
00h 39m
To Suffield
29.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.1 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport

    1 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bradley International Airport Connector

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 75: Poquonock, Suffield

    1210 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ella Grasso Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Ella Grasso Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on South Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    3070 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
48 mi · 82%
Ella Grasso Turnpike
2.17 mi · 4%
South Street
2.15 mi · 4%
Bradley International Airport Connector
1.78 mi · 3%
I 95 North
1.34 mi · 2%
CT 20
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Continue straight

37.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 39m from West Haven
Leave By
3:52 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 Suffield?

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from West Haven and 29.2 miles from Suffield.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

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Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Suffield. Straight-line distance: 51.46 mi (82.82 km).

West Haven

#1 West Haven

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Suffield

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population15,812
Coordinates41.9817600, -72.6506500
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: West Haven (-72.94705, 41.27065)
End: Suffield (-72.65065, 41.98176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.25
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.13 $16.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.18 $18.36
Premium $4.86 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $6.00 $12.35 $24.71

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 Suffield. The current time is 08:01:55.

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.