How far is Hamden, CT from Bloomfield, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Bloomfield, CT is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Bloomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Bloomfield.
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Start on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Farmington Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn slight right
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Hall Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Hall Boulevard
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Continue on Cottage Grove Road
2465 ft · 1 min · Cottage Grove Road
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Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Jerome Way
89 m · 13 sec · Jerome Way
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Turn left onto Jerome Avenue
1272 ft · 41 sec · Jerome Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1554 ft · 35 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
65 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Bloomfield.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
4.66 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Bloomfield?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 17.6 miles from Hamden and 17.6 miles from Bloomfield.
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 4.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainville.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 30.97 mi (49.84 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomfield
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 21,182 |
| Coordinates | 41.8264900, -72.7300900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomfield (-72.73009, 41.82649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
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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