West Haven

West Haven is a city in Greater New Haven. It is not a common tourist destination and is probably best known for its proximity to New Haven and Yale University.

Get in
West Haven is a few minutes drive southwest of New Haven, which contains details on getting in and out of the region.

Get around
It is most common to travel by car. It can be difficult to navigate if you are unfamiliar with the area, one-way streets are common and many streets are not labeled with signs. A good map or a GPS system can be very helpful, and taking a few minutes to plan your route is a good idea in any case.

Go next
New York City is about two hours drive along the coast.