How far is Hamden, CT from Kent, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Kent, CT is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Kent.
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Start on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1555 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8 North: Torrington
2450 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
3244 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Litchfield Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Watertown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Watertown Road
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Turn left onto East Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Bantam Lake Road
3 mi · 5 min · Bantam Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bantam Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
1.2 km · 56 sec · Litchfield Turnpike
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Turn right onto Warren Road
1306 ft · 26 sec · Warren Road
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Continue on Woodville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Woodville Road
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Continue on Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Kent Road
3 mi · 5 min · Kent Road
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Continue on Segar Mountain Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Segar Mountain Road
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Turn straight onto South Kent Road
2424 ft · 48 sec · South Kent Road
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Continue on Maple Street
782 ft · 19 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
42 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn sharp left
24 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Kent.
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.
I 84 West
Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Hamden and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Kent?
The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Hamden and 26.3 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamden and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Kent. Straight-line distance: 37.64 mi (60.57 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 41.7248200, -73.4770700 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kent (-73.47707, 41.72482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
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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