How far is Hartford, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Hamden, CT is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Hamden.
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Start on Armory Road
34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
101 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
2354 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.8 mi · 15 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 10: Milldale
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto South Main Street
1151 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street
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Turn straight onto Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitney Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Hamden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Hamden?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Hartford and 18.7 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
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 Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 27.66 mi (44.52 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
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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