How far is Bethany, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from Bethany, CT to Hamden, CT is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
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Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethany and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany and Hamden.
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Start on Amity Road
6 mi · 9 min · Amity Road
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Turn left onto Lucy Street
1126 ft · 27 sec · Lucy Street
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Turn right onto Litchfield Turnpike
615 ft · 14 sec · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
88 m · 13 sec · Whalley Avenue
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Turn left onto Pond Lily Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · Pond Lily Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward CT 15 North: Hartford
979 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
1323 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitney Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitney Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany and Hamden.
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.
Amity Road
Start on Amity Road
5.97 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethany and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethany to Hamden?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Bethany and 1.7 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethany and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 5.49 mi (8.84 km).
#1 Bethany
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut
| Population | 5,513 |
| Coordinates | 41.4217600, -72.9970500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
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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