How far is Hayden, CT from Southington, CT?

The driving distance from Hayden, CT to Southington, CT is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.39 mi
00h 37m
Flight
23.94 mi
38.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.94 mi
Kilometers
38.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.39 mi
Kilometers
47.3 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Hayden
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hayden
2026-04-19T03:45
Arrive Southington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hayden
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
West Hartford
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Hayden
14.7 mi
00h 18m
To Southington
14.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Southington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Sunday
Using Weatogue as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hayden and Southington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hayden and Southington.

  1. 1

    Start on Hayden Station Road

    1918 ft · 56 sec · Hayden Station Road

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Hayden Station Road

    1863 ft · 57 sec · Hayden Station Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Hayden Station Road

    139 m · 20 sec · Hayden Station Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Archer Road

    2242 ft · 59 sec · Archer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kennedy Road

    154 m · 19 sec · Kennedy Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 South: Hartford

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury

    1240 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    1969 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street

    1524 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Meriden Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayden and Southington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
16.5 mi · 56%
I 91 South
8.59 mi · 29%
North Main Street
1.43 mi · 5%
Queen Street
1.18 mi · 4%
Hayden Station Road
0.8 mi · 3%
Archer Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hartford
00h 18m from Hayden
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hayden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hayden to Southington?

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Hayden and 14.7 miles from Southington.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hayden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southington.

Stop Ideas Near West Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

5 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

13 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

19 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hayden and Southington. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.53 km).

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#1 Hayden

Hayden is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8892600, -72.6292600
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Southington

#2 Southington

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population43,829
Coordinates41.5964900, -72.8776000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Hayden Station Road (-72.629195, 41.889292)
End: Meriden Avenue (-72.877547, 41.596575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.86 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $6.00 $6.24 $12.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hayden and Southington. The current time is 03:45:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.