How far is Hamden, CT from Middlebury, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Middlebury, CT is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Middlebury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Middlebury.
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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
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 64, CT 63: Middlebury, Watertown
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left onto Store Road
668 ft · 33 sec · Store Road
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Turn left onto Middlebury Store Road
23 m · 3 sec · Middlebury Store Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middlebury Store Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Middlebury.
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
7.03 mi · 00h 10m
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 leaving Hamden and Mostly Sunny near Middlebury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Middlebury?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Hamden and 11.2 miles from Middlebury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamden and Mostly Sunny near Middlebury.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Middlebury. Straight-line distance: 15.03 mi (24.19 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middlebury
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 7,829 |
| Coordinates | 41.5278700, -73.1276100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlebury (-73.12761, 41.52787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
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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