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Cities Near West Haven

Cities near West Haven, Connecticut: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Milford, Hamden, Bridgeport. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to West Haven, Connecticut is Milford, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Milford7 mi / 11 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Hamden9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Bridgeport14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Meriden20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Waterbury21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
East Norwalk26 mi / 42 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Danbury28 mi / 45 km53 minDrive/railDay trip
Bristol28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip
New Britain28 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
North Stamford32 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from West Haven

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Milford, Hamden, Bridgeport, Meriden, Waterbury. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near West Haven include Milford, Hamden, Bridgeport, Meriden, Waterbury. The closest is Milford, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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