How far is Hamden, CT from Burlington, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Burlington, CT is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
29.16 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.03 mi
41.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.03 mi
Kilometers
41.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.16 mi
Kilometers
46.93 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-04-23T08:04
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamden
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Hamden
14.6 mi
00h 21m
To Burlington
14.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitney Avenue

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1151 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 84 East: Hartford

    677 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2735 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol

    1444 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Middle Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Middle Street

  13. 13

    Continue on King Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · King Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Farmington Avenue

    570 ft · 13 sec · Farmington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jerome Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jerome Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Burlington Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Burlington Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Milford Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Milford Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Spielman Highway

    1840 ft · 36 sec · Spielman Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Burlington.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milford Street
4.41 mi · 15%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 15%
Whitney Avenue
4.26 mi · 15%
South Main Street
3.35 mi · 11%
I 84 East
2.51 mi · 9%
West Street
2.47 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Milford Street

Continue on Milford Street

4.41 mi · 00h 08m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 21m from Hamden
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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 Burlington?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Hamden and 14.6 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Hamden is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Southington

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 26.03 mi (41.89 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,748
Coordinates41.7692600, -72.9645500
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: Burlington (-72.96455, 41.76926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
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
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.13
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.06 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.59 $9.18
Premium $4.86 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $6.00 $6.18 $12.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamden and Burlington. The current time is 08:04:17.

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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.