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

The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Wethersfield, CT is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38 mi
00h 51m
Flight
34.23 mi
55.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.23 mi
Kilometers
55.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38 mi
Kilometers
61.15 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wethersfield
Sat, Apr 25, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in West Haven
Sat, Apr 25, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Haven
2026-04-25T06:40
Arrive Wethersfield
Sat, Apr 25, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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

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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From West Haven
19 mi
00h 25m
To Wethersfield
19 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE
Destination
Wethersfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Wethersfield

    1612 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Great Meadow Road

    1877 ft · 56 sec · Great Meadow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Great Meadow Road

    593 ft · 23 sec · Great Meadow Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Marsh Street

    2436 ft · 1 min · Marsh Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    544 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
33.7 mi · 89%
I 95 North
1.34 mi · 4%
Elm Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Great Meadow Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Marsh Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Continue straight

33 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 25m from West Haven
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving West Haven and Chance Light Rain near Wethersfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from West Haven and 19 miles from Wethersfield.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around West Haven and Chance Light Rain near Wethersfield.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Wethersfield. Straight-line distance: 34.23 mi (55.09 km).

West Haven

#1 West Haven

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Wethersfield

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population25,884
Coordinates41.7142700, -72.6525900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: West Haven (-72.94705, 41.27065)
End: Wethersfield (-72.65259, 41.71427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.08 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.68 gal · 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.00 $8.04 $16.07

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between West Haven and Wethersfield. The current time is 06:40:59.

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.