How far is Wolcott, CT from West Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Wolcott, CT to West Haven, CT is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolcott and West Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolcott and West Haven.
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Start on Longmeadow Drive
11 m · 5 sec · Longmeadow Drive
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Turn right onto Wolcott Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Wolcott Road
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn left onto Stillson Road
1910 ft · 38 sec · Stillson Road
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Turn left onto Frost Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Frost Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2636 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Scott Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Scott Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Scott Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Scott Road
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Turn left onto Waterbury Road
2884 ft · 1 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on New Haven Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Carrington Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Carrington Road
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
6.4 mi · 10 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
1794 ft · 37 sec · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
21 m · 6 sec · Whalley Avenue
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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 Wolcott 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.
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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Wolcott and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wolcott to West Haven?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Wolcott and 25.8 miles from West Haven.
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 15.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Wolcott and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Haven.
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 Wolcott and West Haven. Straight-line distance: 23.01 mi (37.03 km).
#1 Wolcott
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 16,565 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -72.9867700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
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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