How far is Hamden, CT from Glastonbury, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Glastonbury, CT is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
31 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.47 mi
42.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.47 mi
Kilometers
42.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31 mi
Kilometers
49.89 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glastonbury
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-04-23T06:42
Arrive Glastonbury
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Middlefield
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From Hamden
15.5 mi
00h 20m
To Glastonbury
15.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Glastonbury

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Glastonbury Boulevard

    1858 ft · 1 min · Glastonbury Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hebron Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · Hebron Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hebron Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
14 mi · 45%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
12.4 mi · 40%
CT 3 North
1.78 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Whitney Avenue
0.91 mi · 3%
Dixwell Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlefield
00h 20m from Hamden
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Hamden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Hamden and 15.5 miles from Glastonbury.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Hamden is Mostly Sunny.

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 Glastonbury. Straight-line distance: 26.47 mi (42.6 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

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

#2 Glastonbury

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population34,426
Coordinates41.7123200, -72.6081500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: Glastonbury (-72.60815, 41.71232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.59
Diesel $6.00 $6.54 $13.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamden and Glastonbury. The current time is 06:42:18.

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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.