How far is Hamden, CT from Canterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Canterbury, CT is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Canterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Canterbury.
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Start on Whitney Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Whitney Avenue
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Turn left onto Dixwell Avenue
2241 ft · 52 sec · Dixwell Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: Hartford
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
1815 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich
1622 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2125 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
1259 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Hampton Road
158 m · 7 sec · East Hampton Road
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Continue on Hebron Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road
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Continue on West Main Street
3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Middletown Road
8.1 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: University of Connecticut, Storrs
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Frontage Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Storrs Road
787 ft · 13 sec · Storrs Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
2559 ft · 46 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Ash Street
2678 ft · 2 min · Ash Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
30 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1137 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bricktop Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bricktop Road
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Continue on Brick Top Road
977 ft · 28 sec · Brick Top Road
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Continue on Bricktop Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bricktop Road
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Continue on North Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Road
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Turn left onto Scotland Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
2 mi · 4 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Palmer Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Westminster Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Westminster Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lovell Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Canterbury.
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.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Hamden and Sunny near Canterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Canterbury?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Glastonbury Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Hamden and 35.7 miles from Canterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamden and Sunny near Canterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury Center
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 Glastonbury Center.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Canterbury. Straight-line distance: 52.24 mi (84.07 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canterbury
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 5,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.6984300, -71.9709100 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canterbury (-71.97091, 41.69843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
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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