How far is Hamden, CT from Weston, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Weston, CT is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Weston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Weston.
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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
13.8 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
16 mi · 21 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
696 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Weston Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Weston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Weston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Weston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Merritt Parkway
Continue on Merritt Parkway
16 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sunny near Weston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Weston?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Hamden and 17.1 miles from Weston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamden and Mostly Sunny near Weston.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Weston. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weston
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 10,204 |
| Coordinates | 41.2009300, -73.3806700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weston (-73.38067, 41.20093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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