How far is Branford, CT from West Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Branford, CT to West Haven, CT is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Branford and West Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Branford and West Haven.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Saltonstall Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Saltonstall Parkway
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Continue on Frontage Road
3146 ft · 46 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South
1492 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
1072 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
1610 ft · 39 sec · Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
1007 ft · 23 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
2176 ft · 53 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 Branford 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
3.24 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Branford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Branford to West Haven?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
East Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Branford and 5.2 miles from West Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Branford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Haven.
Stop Ideas Near East Haven
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 East Haven.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Branford and West Haven. Straight-line distance: 6.88 mi (11.07 km).
#1 Branford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates
| Population | 27,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.2795400, -72.8151000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
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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