How far is Hamden, CT from Plymouth, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Plymouth, CT is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.27 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.72 mi
33.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.72 mi
Kilometers
33.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.27 mi
Kilometers
43.89 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-04-16T00:45
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamden
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Hamden
13.6 mi
00h 19m
To Plymouth
13.6 mi
00h 19m

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
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1151 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 84 East: Hartford

    677 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2735 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol

    1444 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Middle Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Middle Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Riverside Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto School Street

    1910 ft · 29 sec · School Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Divinity Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Divinity Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 42 sec · Canal Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 16%
Whitney Avenue
4.26 mi · 16%
South Main Street
3.35 mi · 12%
Main Street
2.76 mi · 10%
I 84 East
2.51 mi · 9%
West Street
2.47 mi · 9%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 19m from Hamden
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Hamden and 13.6 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southington

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 20.72 mi (33.34 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

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

#2 Plymouth

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,552
Coordinates41.6720400, -73.0528900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: Plymouth (-73.05289, 41.67204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.28 $8.56
Premium $4.86 $4.66 $9.33
Diesel $6.00 $5.76 $11.51

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 Plymouth. The current time is 00:45:23.

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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.