How far is Easton, CT from Hamden, CT?

The driving distance from Easton, CT to Hamden, CT is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
28.16 mi
00h 36m
Flight
23.02 mi
37.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.02 mi
Kilometers
37.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.16 mi
Kilometers
45.32 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamden
Thu, Apr 16, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Easton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-04-16T04:21
Arrive Hamden
Thu, Apr 16, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Easton
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
Orange
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Easton
14 mi
00h 18m
To Hamden
14.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Easton and Hamden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sport Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sport Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Easton Turnpike

    849 ft · 27 sec · Easton Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    100 m · 10 sec · Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: New Haven

    865 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Merritt Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden

    1323 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Whitney Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitney Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitney Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
14.1 mi · 50%
Merritt Parkway
8.9 mi · 32%
Sport Hill Road
2.2 mi · 8%
Whitney Avenue
1.49 mi · 5%
Center Road
1.12 mi · 4%
CT 15 North
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

14.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
00h 18m from Easton
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Easton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Easton to Hamden?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Easton and 14.1 miles from Hamden.

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

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Easton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamden.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

18 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

34 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 23.02 mi (37.04 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,466
Coordinates41.2528700, -73.2973400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Hamden

#2 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.297293, 41.252894)
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.81
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.91 $7.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $4.86 $4.81 $9.62
Diesel $6.00 $5.94 $11.87

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Hamden. The current time is 04:21:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.