How far is Westport, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Westport, CT to New Haven, CT is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westport and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westport and New Haven.
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Start on Post Road East
14 m · 3 sec · Post Road East
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Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
764 ft · 15 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Continue on Myrtle Avenue
1272 ft · 30 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Weston Road
567 ft · 17 sec · Weston Road
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Take the ramp right
978 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
15.9 mi · 22 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Campbell Avenue
1171 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
1059 ft · 26 sec · Campbell Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
2354 ft · 46 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street South
2994 ft · 1 min · Church Street South
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
912 ft · 24 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto College Street
104 m · 6 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westport and New Haven.
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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
15.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Westport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westport to New Haven?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Westport and 15.8 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
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 Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westport and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 25.13 mi (40.44 km).
#1 Westport
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 28,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.1414900, -73.3579000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Haven
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 130,801 |
| Coordinates | 41.3081500, -72.9281600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
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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