How far is Hamden, CT from Winsted, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Winsted, CT is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
Driving 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 01h 01m.
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.
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Winsted.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Winsted.
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Start on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1555 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8 North: Torrington
2450 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
27.9 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1752 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Place
818 ft · 25 sec · Park Place
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Continue on Park Place
742 ft · 28 sec · Park Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamden and Winsted.
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.
CT 8 North
Merge slight right
27.9 mi · 00h 34m
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 Winsted.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Winsted?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Hamden and 23.2 miles from Winsted.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamden and Mostly Sunny near Winsted.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Winsted. Straight-line distance: 37.26 mi (59.96 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winsted
City in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,712 |
| Coordinates | 41.9212100, -73.0601100 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winsted (-73.06011, 41.92121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
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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