How far is Hamden, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Hartford, CT is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Hartford.
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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
9.9 mi · 12 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto Armory Road
34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Hartford.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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 Hartford?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Hamden and 19.9 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Hamden is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 27.66 mi (44.52 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
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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