How far is Hamden, CT from Easton, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Easton, CT is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
27.82 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.02 mi
37.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.02 mi
Kilometers
37.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.82 mi
Kilometers
44.78 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Easton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-04-15T02:43
Arrive Easton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamden
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Milford
CT

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Hamden
13.9 mi
00h 19m
To Easton
13.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitney Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitney Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    13.8 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Merritt Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton

    87 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    32 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Congress Street

    128 m · 16 sec · Congress Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Easton Turnpike

    57 m · 4 sec · Easton Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Sport Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sport Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
13.8 mi · 50%
Merritt Parkway
9.1 mi · 33%
Sport Hill Road
2.2 mi · 8%
Whitney Avenue
1.38 mi · 5%
Center Road
1.12 mi · 4%
Congress Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

13.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 19m from Hamden
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamden and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Easton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Easton?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Hamden and 13.9 miles from Easton.

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

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamden and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Easton.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Easton. Straight-line distance: 23.02 mi (37.04 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

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

#2 Easton

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,466
Coordinates41.2528700, -73.2973400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: Easton (-73.29734, 41.25287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.73
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.87 $7.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.86 $4.76 $9.52
Diesel $6.00 $5.88 $11.75

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamden and Easton. The current time is 02:43:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.