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

The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Windham, CT is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
69.91 mi
01h 32m
Flight
50.51 mi
81.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.51 mi
Kilometers
81.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.91 mi
Kilometers
112.51 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in West Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Haven
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Rocky Hill
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From West Haven
34.9 mi
00h 46m
To Windham
35 mi
00h 46m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown

    1259 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic

    54 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Hampton Road

    158 m · 7 sec · East Hampton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Middletown Road

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: University of Connecticut, Storrs

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Frontage Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Storrs Road

    787 ft · 13 sec · Storrs Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2559 ft · 46 sec · Jackson Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    2678 ft · 2 min · Ash Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1137 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Bricktop Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bricktop Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Brick Top Road

    977 ft · 28 sec · Brick Top Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Bricktop Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bricktop Road

  32. 32

    Continue on North Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Scotland Road

    60 m · 4 sec · Scotland Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scotland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
33.7 mi · 48%
CT 2 East
10.9 mi · 16%
Middletown Road
8.14 mi · 12%
West Main Street
3.01 mi · 4%
CT 3 North
2.37 mi · 3%
Hebron Road
2.23 mi · 3%
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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Hill
00h 46m from West Haven
Leave By
3:26 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 Windham?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 34.9 miles from West Haven and 35 miles from Windham.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 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.

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

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 Windham. Straight-line distance: 50.51 mi (81.29 km).

West Haven

#1 West Haven

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Windham

Town in Connecticut

Population24,463
Coordinates41.6998200, -72.1570200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: West Haven (-72.94705, 41.27065)
End: Windham (-72.15702, 41.69982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.49
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.74 $19.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.01 $22.02
Premium $4.86 $12.00 $24.00
Diesel $6.00 $14.81 $29.63

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 Windham. The current time is 00:34:34.

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.