How far is Hamden, CT from Old Saybrook, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Old Saybrook, CT is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Old Saybrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Old Saybrook.
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Start on Whitney Avenue
1415 ft · 26 sec · Whitney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 40 South: North Haven
932 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven
1830 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
1701 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Middletown Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Middletown Avenue
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Continue on Ferry Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1499 ft · 52 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Farren Avenue
2266 ft · 54 sec · Farren Avenue
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Turn left onto Fairmont Avenue
542 ft · 11 sec · Fairmont Avenue
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Continue on Townsend Avenue
1291 ft · 32 sec · Townsend Avenue
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
113 m · 6 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Old Saybrook
537 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right
852 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Middlesex Turnpike
81 m · 7 sec · Middlesex Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
2362 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
100 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Old Saybrook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hamden and Mostly Clear near Old Saybrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Old Saybrook?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Hamden and 19 miles from Old Saybrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamden and Mostly Clear near Old Saybrook.
Stop Ideas Near Guilford
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 Guilford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Old Saybrook station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Old Saybrook. Straight-line distance: 27.94 mi (44.97 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Saybrook
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 9,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.2917700, -72.3762000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Saybrook (-72.3762, 41.29177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
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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