How far is Hamden, CT from Montville, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Montville, CT is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
59.19 mi
01h 20m
Flight
39.04 mi
62.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.04 mi
Kilometers
62.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.19 mi
Kilometers
95.26 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-04-19T03:45
Arrive Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Clinton
CT

Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

From Hamden
29.6 mi
00h 40m
To Montville
29.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitney Avenue

    1415 ft · 26 sec · Whitney Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward CT 40 South: North Haven

    932 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1830 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford

    1701 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Middletown Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Middletown Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Ferry Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1499 ft · 52 sec · Ferry Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Farren Avenue

    2266 ft · 54 sec · Farren Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fairmont Avenue

    542 ft · 11 sec · Fairmont Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Townsend Avenue

    1291 ft · 32 sec · Townsend Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    113 m · 6 sec · Forbes Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 163: Uncasville, Montville

    1365 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Palmertown Road

    90 m · 6 sec · Palmertown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Oakdale Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Oakdale Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Meeting House Lane

    1 mi · 4 min · Meeting House Lane

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Raymond Hill Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Raymond Hill Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raymond Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
38.3 mi · 65%
I 395 North
6.45 mi · 11%
I 91 South
3.6 mi · 6%
Oakdale Road
2.86 mi · 5%
CT 40 South
2.36 mi · 4%
Ferry Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 40m from Hamden
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hamden and Chance Rain Showers near Montville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Hamden and 29.6 miles from Montville.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hamden and Chance Rain Showers near Montville.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

13 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

37 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Montville. Straight-line distance: 39.04 mi (62.83 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

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

#2 Montville

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population18,463
Coordinates41.4789900, -72.1511900
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: Montville (-72.15119, 41.47899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.49
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.25 $16.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.32 $18.63
Premium $4.86 $10.15 $20.31
Diesel $6.00 $12.53 $25.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamden and Montville. The current time is 03:45:08.

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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.