How far is West Haven, CT from Wolcott, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Wolcott, CT is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and Wolcott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Wolcott.
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Start on Washington Avenue
62 m · 11 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
553 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Campbell Avenue
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Continue on Forest Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Forest Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fountain Street
29 m · 3 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn right onto Dayton Street
704 ft · 18 sec · Dayton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whalley Avenue
2924 ft · 53 sec · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
1992 ft · 42 sec · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
6.4 mi · 10 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on Carrington Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Carrington Road
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Continue on New Haven Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2884 ft · 1 min · Waterbury Road
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Turn right onto Scott Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Scott Road
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Continue on Scott Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Scott Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2636 ft · 57 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Frost Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Frost Road
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Turn right onto Stillson Road
1910 ft · 37 sec · Stillson Road
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Turn right onto Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Continue on Wolcott Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Wolcott Road
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Turn left onto Longmeadow Drive
11 m · 2 sec · Longmeadow Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Longmeadow Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Wolcott.
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.
Litchfield Turnpike
Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
6.4 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Wolcott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Wolcott?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from West Haven and 12.9 miles from Wolcott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Wolcott is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Bethany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethany.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Wolcott. Straight-line distance: 23.01 mi (37.03 km).
#1 West Haven
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 54,367 |
| Coordinates | 41.2706500, -72.9470500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wolcott
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 16,565 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -72.9867700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolcott (-72.98677, 41.60232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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