How far is Hamden, CT from Columbia, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Columbia, CT is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Columbia.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min · Middletown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middletown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Columbia.
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 Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Columbia?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 25.7 miles from Hamden and 25.7 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamden and Sunny near Columbia.
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 Columbia. Straight-line distance: 37.36 mi (60.12 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 5,355 |
| Coordinates | 41.7020400, -72.3011900 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-72.30119, 41.70204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
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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