How far is Avon, CT from Hamden, CT?

The driving distance from Avon, CT to Hamden, CT is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.2 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.8 mi
46.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.8 mi
Kilometers
46.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.2 mi
Kilometers
66.3 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Hamden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Avon
15.3 mi
00h 23m
To Hamden
25.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avon and Hamden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon and Hamden.

  1. 1

    Start on Simsbury Road

    20 m · 7 sec · Simsbury Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitney Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon and Hamden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.81 mi · 14%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 14%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 11%
Whitney Avenue
4.26 mi · 10%
Queen Street
2.44 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.42 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Waterville Road

Turn right onto Waterville Road

5.58 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 23m from Avon
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Hamden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon to Hamden?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Avon and 25.9 miles from Hamden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Hamden is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Southington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southington.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 28.8 mi (46.35 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Town in Connecticut

Population18,220
Coordinates41.8098200, -72.8306500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Hamden

#2 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Simsbury Road (-72.83049, 41.809784)
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.86 $7.04 $14.09
Diesel $6.00 $8.70 $17.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon and Hamden. The current time is 03:15:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.