How far is Hamden, CT from Windsor, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Windsor, CT is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Windsor.
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Start on Whitney Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Whitney Avenue
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Turn left onto Dixwell Avenue
2241 ft · 52 sec · Dixwell Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: Hartford
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
1815 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 305: Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor Center
1167 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poquonock Avenue
120 m · 15 sec · Poquonock Avenue
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Continue on Broad Street
17 m · 2 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Windsor.
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 91 North
Merge slight left
17.7 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 near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Windsor?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Hamden and 19.9 miles from Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Hamden is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
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 Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 34.15 mi (54.96 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Windsor
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 28,647 |
| Coordinates | 41.8526000, -72.6437000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windsor (-72.6437, 41.8526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
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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