How far is Hamden, CT from Westbrook, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Westbrook, CT is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
33.77 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.52 mi
39.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.52 mi
Kilometers
39.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.77 mi
Kilometers
54.34 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbrook
Tue, May 5, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Tue, May 5, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-05-05T03:38
Arrive Westbrook
Tue, May 5, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
North Branford
CT

City in Connecticut, United States of America

From Hamden
16.8 mi
00h 22m
To Westbrook
16.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
Westbrook Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Tuesday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 153: Westbrook

    1015 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Essex Road

    2005 ft · 52 sec · Essex Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Westbrook Place

    111 m · 18 sec · Westbrook Place

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    58 m · 3 sec · Boston Post Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
22.9 mi · 68%
I 91 South
3.6 mi · 11%
CT 40 South
2.36 mi · 7%
Ferry Street
1.29 mi · 4%
Middletown Avenue
0.82 mi · 2%
Frontage Road
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Branford
00h 22m from Hamden
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamden and Mostly Sunny near Westbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

North Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Hamden and 16.9 miles from Westbrook.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamden and Mostly Sunny near Westbrook.

Stop Ideas Near North Branford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

15 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

33 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 24.52 mi (39.46 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

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

#2 Westbrook

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population6,842
Coordinates41.2853800, -72.4475900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: Westbrook (-72.44759, 41.28538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.39
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.69 $9.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.30 $10.61
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $6.00 $7.14 $14.27

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamden and Westbrook. The current time is 03:38:08.

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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.