How far is Hamden, CT from North Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to North Haven, CT is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2 miles (3.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and North Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and North Haven.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 22: North Haven
897 ft · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bishop Street
878 ft · 20 sec · Bishop Street
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Continue on Clintonville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Clintonville Road
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and North Haven.
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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
0.93 mi · 00h 01m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to North Haven?
The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Hamden and 1.7 miles from North Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2 miles (3.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.47 one way or $0.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near New Haven
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 New Haven.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and North Haven. Straight-line distance: 1.96 mi (3.15 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Haven
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 23,556 |
| Coordinates | 41.3909300, -72.8595400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Haven (-72.85954, 41.39093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.47 | $0.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.53 | $1.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
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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