How far is Hamden, CT from North Stonington, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to North Stonington, CT is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.63 mi
01h 29m
Flight
52.71 mi
84.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.71 mi
Kilometers
84.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.63 mi
Kilometers
113.67 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stonington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 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 North Stonington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Saybrook Manor
CT

City in Connecticut, United States of America

From Hamden
35.2 mi
00h 44m
To North Stonington
35.4 mi
00h 44m

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
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and North Stonington.

  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

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2, CT 49: North Stonington, Pawcatuck

    1043 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    67 m · 3 sec · Liberty Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Norwich-Westerly Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Norwich-Westerly Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwich-Westerly Road

    79 m · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Norwich-Westerly Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Norwich-Westerly Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rocky Hollow Road

    873 ft · 24 sec · Rocky Hollow Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    105 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
57.5 mi · 81%
I 91 South
3.6 mi · 5%
Norwich-Westerly Road
2.45 mi · 3%
CT 40 South
2.36 mi · 3%
Ferry Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Middletown Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

57.3 mi · 01h 08m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
52.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saybrook Manor
00h 44m from Hamden
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hamden and Chance Rain Showers near North Stonington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamden to North Stonington?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Saybrook Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Hamden and 35.4 miles from North Stonington.

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

The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saybrook Manor

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

3 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

27 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

37 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

40 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and North Stonington. Straight-line distance: 52.71 mi (84.83 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
North Stonington

#2 North Stonington

City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population5,197
Coordinates41.4409300, -71.8811800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: North Stonington (-71.88118, 41.44093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.65
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.82 $19.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.86 $12.10 $24.19
Diesel $6.00 $14.93 $29.87

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 North Stonington. The current time is 03:45:04.

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.