How far is Hamden, CT from New Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to New Hartford, CT is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
39.52 mi
00h 54m
Flight
33.86 mi
54.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.86 mi
Kilometers
54.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.52 mi
Kilometers
63.6 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hartford
Thu, Apr 16, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive New Hartford
Thu, Apr 16, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
19.8 mi
00h 27m
To New Hartford
19.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and New Hartford.

  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

    Turn left onto Farmington Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Collinsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Canton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    581 ft · 15 sec · Burlington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Albany Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Reservoir Road

    840 ft · 19 sec · Reservoir Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1124 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Goose Green Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Goose Green Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goose Green Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
6.76 mi · 17%
Main Street
5.72 mi · 14%
Farmington Avenue
5.32 mi · 13%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 11%
Whitney Avenue
4.26 mi · 11%
Canton Road
2.87 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Highland Avenue

Continue on Highland Avenue

4.35 mi · 00h 05m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 27m from Hamden
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hamden and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near New Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamden to New Hartford?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 19.8 miles from Hamden and 19.8 miles from New Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hamden and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near New Hartford.

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 New Hartford. Straight-line distance: 33.86 mi (54.49 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
New Hartford

#2 New Hartford

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population6,639
Coordinates41.8823200, -72.9770500
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: New Hartford (-72.97705, 41.88232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.20 $12.39
Premium $4.86 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $6.00 $8.34 $16.67

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamden and New Hartford. The current time is 02:48:39.

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.