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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.23 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.89 mi
38.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.89 mi
Kilometers
38.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.23 mi
Kilometers
61.53 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
Sat, Apr 18, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-18T06:18
Arrive Hamden
Sat, Apr 18, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Hampton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Middlefield
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From East Hampton
15.7 mi
00h 22m
To Hamden
22.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West High Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Marlborough Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street

    560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Liberty Street

    778 ft · 27 sec · Liberty Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newfield Street

    758 ft · 20 sec · Newfield Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Meriden Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    736 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue

    884 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Whitney Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitney Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
13.3 mi · 35%
Meriden Road
4.25 mi · 11%
Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 11%
West High Street
3.06 mi · 8%
Washington Street
1.9 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlefield
00h 22m from East Hampton
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

8 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

12 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.45 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,747
Coordinates41.5759300, -72.5025900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Hamden

#2 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.502723, 41.575869)
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hampton and Hamden. The current time is 06:18:39.

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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.