How far is Hamden, CT from East Hampton, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to East Hampton, CT is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.25 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.89 mi
38.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.89 mi
Kilometers
38.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.25 mi
Kilometers
48.69 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Middlefield
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From Hamden
15.1 mi
00h 22m
To East Hampton
15.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and East Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Whitney Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Whitney Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dixwell Avenue

    2241 ft · 52 sec · Dixwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: Hartford

    752 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street

    1480 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Industrial Area, Wesleyan

    75 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Newfield Street

    758 ft · 18 sec · Newfield Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    778 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Prospect Street

    560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Marlborough Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West High Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
11.8 mi · 39%
East Main Street
6.52 mi · 22%
Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 14%
West High Street
3.06 mi · 10%
Main Street
1.56 mi · 5%
Whitney Avenue
0.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

11.8 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlefield
00h 22m from Hamden
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamden and Partly Sunny near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamden to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Hamden and 15.2 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamden and Partly Sunny near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Middlefield

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

8 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

12 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.45 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,747
Coordinates41.5759300, -72.5025900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: East Hampton (-72.50259, 41.57593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.44
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.22 $8.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.77 $9.54
Premium $4.86 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $6.00 $6.42 $12.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamden and East Hampton. The current time is 07:38:45.

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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.