How far is Hamden, CT from Colchester, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Colchester, CT is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Colchester.
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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
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Colchester
1697 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Mill Hill Road
1092 ft · 22 sec · Mill Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Old Hartford Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Hartford Road
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Continue on Broadway
2195 ft · 54 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue
40 m · 7 sec · Lebanon Avenue
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Turn right onto Hayward Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · Hayward Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hayward Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Colchester.
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.
CT 2 East
Keep slight right
17 mi · 00h 20m
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 leaving Hamden and Partly Sunny near Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Colchester?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 24.9 miles from Hamden and 24.9 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamden and Partly Sunny near Colchester.
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 Hamden and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 31.76 mi (51.11 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colchester
Town in the U.
| Population | 15,774 |
| Coordinates | 41.5756500, -72.3320300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colchester (-72.33203, 41.57565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
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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