How far is Hamden, CT from Granby, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Granby, CT is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
41.38 mi
01h 05m
Flight
38.96 mi
62.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.96 mi
Kilometers
62.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.38 mi
Kilometers
66.59 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granby
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-04-23T07:41
Arrive Granby
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Hamden
20.7 mi
00h 32m
To Granby
20.7 mi
00h 32m

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 Granby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Simsbury Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Simsbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Hopmeadow Street

    7.4 mi · 16 min · Hopmeadow Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Salmon Brook Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Salmon Brook Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    39 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Granby Road

    46 m · 7 sec · East Granby Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hungary Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hopmeadow Street
7.44 mi · 18%
South Main Street
6.76 mi · 16%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 13%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 11%
Whitney Avenue
4.26 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.68 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Hopmeadow Street

Continue on Hopmeadow Street

7.44 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 32m from Hamden
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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 Granby?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Hamden and 20.7 miles from Granby.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Granby. Straight-line distance: 38.96 mi (62.7 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

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

#2 Granby

Town of the United States

Population11,558
Coordinates41.9539900, -72.7887100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: Granby (-72.78871, 41.95399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.19
Diesel $6.00 $8.76 $17.51

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 Granby. The current time is 07:41:29.

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.