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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.88 mi
00h 52m
Flight
34.15 mi
54.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.15 mi
Kilometers
54.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.88 mi
Kilometers
64.18 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-04-23T08:01
Arrive Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Hamden
19.9 mi
00h 26m
To Windsor
19.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Whitney Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Whitney Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dixwell Avenue

    2241 ft · 52 sec · Dixwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: Hartford

    752 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 305: Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor Center

    1167 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Poquonock Avenue

    120 m · 15 sec · Poquonock Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Broad Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Broad Street

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
24.8 mi · 62%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
12.4 mi · 31%
Bloomfield Avenue
0.97 mi · 2%
Whitney Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
Dixwell Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
CT 305
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 26m from Hamden
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 34.15 mi (54.96 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

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

#2 Windsor

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population28,647
Coordinates41.8526000, -72.6437000
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: Windsor (-72.6437, 41.8526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamden and Windsor. The current time is 08:01:55.

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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.