How far is Bloomfield, CT from Hamden, CT?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, CT to Hamden, CT is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
42.26 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.97 mi
49.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.97 mi
Kilometers
49.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.26 mi
Kilometers
68.01 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Hamden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Bloomfield
18.7 mi
00h 22m
To Hamden
23.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

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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 Bloomfield and Hamden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    28 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tyler Street

    1542 ft · 46 sec · Tyler Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cottage Grove Road

    2022 ft · 57 sec · Cottage Grove Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Granby Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Granby Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway

    814 ft · 21 sec · Westbourne Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Albany Avenue

    1586 ft · 31 sec · Albany Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Scarborough Street

    3202 ft · 1 min · Scarborough Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Whitney Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Whitney Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Farmington Avenue

    1406 ft · 31 sec · Farmington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kane Street

    595 ft · 17 sec · Kane Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury

    1080 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 10: Milldale

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto South Main Street

    1151 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitney Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
17.2 mi · 41%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 10%
Whitney Avenue
4.26 mi · 10%
Main Street
3.13 mi · 7%
Granby Street
2.21 mi · 5%
Prospect Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

9.53 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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 22m from Bloomfield
Leave By
4:58 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 Bloomfield to Hamden?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Bloomfield and 23.5 miles from Hamden.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainville, 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 Plainville.

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 30.97 mi (49.84 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Population21,182
Coordinates41.8264900, -72.7300900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Hamden

#2 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-72.729872, 41.826583)
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.76
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.88 $11.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.64 $13.28
Premium $4.86 $7.24 $14.48
Diesel $6.00 $8.94 $17.87

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 Bloomfield and Hamden. The current time is 03:15:34.

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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.