How far is Hamden, CT from Seymour, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Seymour, CT is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Seymour.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Seymour.
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Start on Whitney Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 69, CT 63: New Haven, Woodbridge
1053 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight left onto Litchfield Turnpike
615 ft · 20 sec · Litchfield Turnpike
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Turn left onto Lucy Street
1126 ft · 25 sec · Lucy Street
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Turn right onto Amity Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
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Turn left onto Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road
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Continue on New Haven Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Derby Street
1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street
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Continue on Bank Street
571 ft · 13 sec · Bank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Seymour.
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
4.76 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hamden and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Seymour?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Hamden and 7 miles from Seymour.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hamden and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 9.29 mi (14.95 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seymour
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 16,326 |
| Coordinates | 41.3967600, -73.0759400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seymour (-73.07594, 41.39676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
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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