How far is East Hampton, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from East Hampton, CT to Hamden, CT is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Hampton and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and Hamden.
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Start on Main Street
2536 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West High Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street
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Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road
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Continue on Marlborough Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street
560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Liberty Street
778 ft · 27 sec · Liberty Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Newfield Street
758 ft · 20 sec · Newfield Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Meriden Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
736 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue
884 ft · 31 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 East Hampton 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.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Hampton and Partly Sunny near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Hampton to Hamden?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from East Hampton and 22.6 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Hampton and Partly Sunny near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Middlefield
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 Middlefield.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.45 km).
#1 East Hampton
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.5759300, -72.5025900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.10 | $16.19 |
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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