How far is Winchester Center, CT from West Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Winchester Center, CT to West Haven, CT is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winchester Center and West Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester Center and West Haven.
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Start on West Road
23 m · 8 sec · West Road
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Turn right onto Newfield Road
5.9 mi · 15 min · Newfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
2654 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
2550 ft · 48 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Street
699 ft · 16 sec · Columbus Street
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Continue on CT 8 South: Waterbury
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour
1100 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 67 East: Woodbridge
62 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto New Haven Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Seymour Road
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Turn right onto Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
3101 ft · 58 sec · Whalley Avenue
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Turn right onto Dayton Street
704 ft · 20 sec · Dayton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fountain Street
29 m · 4 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn right onto Forest Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Forest Road
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Continue on Campbell Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · 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 Winchester Center 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.
CT 8 South
Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Winchester Center and Mostly Sunny near West Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winchester Center to West Haven?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Winchester Center and 28 miles from West Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Winchester Center and Mostly Sunny near West Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winchester Center and West Haven. Straight-line distance: 44.56 mi (71.71 km).
#1 Winchester Center
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 10,830 |
| Coordinates | 41.9001000, -73.1348300 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
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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