How far is Wilton, CT from West Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Wilton, CT to West Haven, CT is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilton and West Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton and West Haven.
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Start on Lovers Lane
27 m · 13 sec · Lovers Lane
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Turn sharp left onto Ridgefield Road
2010 ft · 55 sec · Ridgefield Road
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Turn right onto Danbury Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Danbury Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Westport Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Westport Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Wilton Road
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Turn left onto Allan Raymond Lane
657 ft · 30 sec · Allan Raymond Lane
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Take the ramp left toward New Haven
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
16.7 mi · 23 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
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 162: Saw Mill Road
1402 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Sawmill Road
3249 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road
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Continue on Wagner Place
136 m · 14 sec · Wagner Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
2408 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
750 ft · 21 sec · Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto New Street
537 ft · 28 sec · New Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilton and West 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
16.7 mi · 00h 23m
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 Wilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilton to West Haven?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 15.3 miles from Wilton and 15.8 miles from West Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Wilton is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
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 Wilton and West Haven. Straight-line distance: 26.03 mi (41.89 km).
#1 Wilton
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 18,219 |
| Coordinates | 41.1953700, -73.4379000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Haven
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 54,367 |
| Coordinates | 41.2706500, -72.9470500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-72.947195, 41.270616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
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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