How far is Hamden, CT from Woodstock, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Woodstock, CT is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.08 mi
01h 41m
Flight
61.04 mi
98.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.04 mi
Kilometers
98.23 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.08 mi
Kilometers
122.44 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Sat, May 2, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Sat, May 2, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-05-02T09:04
Arrive Woodstock
Sat, May 2, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Manchester
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Hamden
38 mi
00h 50m
To Woodstock
38.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
Woodstock Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.7 mi · 19 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 190: Union

    1056 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Buckley Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bigelow Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Lawson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Route 169

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Route 169

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 169

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
26.8 mi · 35%
Berlin Turnpike
17.1 mi · 23%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
15.7 mi · 21%
Old Turnpike Road
6.33 mi · 8%
Route 169
3.33 mi · 4%
Bigelow Hollow Road
2.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

26.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 50m from Hamden
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hamden and Mostly Sunny near Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Hamden and 38.1 miles from Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

13 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

13 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

18 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

26 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 61.04 mi (98.23 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

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

#2 Woodstock

Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,834
Coordinates41.9484300, -71.9739600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: Woodstock (-71.97396, 41.94843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $10.57
Round trip
$21.15
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.57 $21.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.94 $23.89
Premium $4.86 $13.02 $26.04
Diesel $6.00 $16.07 $32.14

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamden and Woodstock. The current time is 09:04:52.

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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.