How far is Hamden, CT from Farmington, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Farmington, CT is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
23.61 mi
00h 29m
Flight
22.63 mi
36.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.63 mi
Kilometers
36.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.61 mi
Kilometers
38 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Wed, Apr 15, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-04-15T04:11
Arrive Farmington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Hamden
11.8 mi
00h 14m
To Farmington
11.8 mi
00h 14m

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
Farmington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Wednesday
Using Weatogue as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitney Avenue

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
6.76 mi · 29%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 18%
Whitney Avenue
4.26 mi · 18%
Queen Street
2.43 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.09 mi · 9%
East Street
1.74 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Highland Avenue

Continue on Highland Avenue

4.35 mi · 00h 05m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 14m from Hamden
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamden and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Hamden and 11.8 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 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 Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Southington

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 22.63 mi (36.42 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

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

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population25,496
Coordinates41.7198200, -72.8320400
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: Farmington (-72.83204, 41.71982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.15 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.55
1.66 gal · 6.3 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.27 $6.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.86 $4.03 $8.06
Diesel $6.00 $4.98 $9.96

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 Farmington. The current time is 04:11:32.

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.