How far is East Windsor, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from East Windsor, CT to Hamden, CT is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Windsor and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Windsor and Hamden.
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Start on the route
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Windsorville Road
20 m · 3 sec · Windsorville Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1182 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 91 South: Hartford
814 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
31.2 mi · 38 min
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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 Windsor and Hamden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
31.2 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Windsor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Windsor to Hamden?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from East Windsor and 27 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Windsor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill
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 Rocky Hill.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Windsor and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 40.03 mi (64.43 km).
#1 East Windsor
Neighbourhood in Connecticut
| Population | 11,654 |
| Coordinates | 41.9123200, -72.5450900 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
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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