How far is Hamden, CT from Ellington, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Ellington, CT is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Ellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Ellington.
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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
15.7 mi · 19 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville
963 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
917 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Talcottville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road
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Continue on Windsor Avenue
2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue
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Continue on Union Street
849 ft · 20 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Street
565 ft · 12 sec · West Street
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Continue on West Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
3153 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Ellington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
15.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamden and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Ellington?
The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 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?
Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Hamden and 24 miles from Ellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamden and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ellington.
Stop Ideas Near Newington
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 Newington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Ellington. Straight-line distance: 41.45 mi (66.71 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 16,652 |
| Coordinates | 41.9039900, -72.4698100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellington (-72.46981, 41.90399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
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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