How far is Hebron, CT from Hamden, CT?

The driving distance from Hebron, CT to Hamden, CT is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
49.47 mi
00h 48m
Flight
32.89 mi
52.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.89 mi
Kilometers
52.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.47 mi
Kilometers
79.61 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Hebron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hebron
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Hamden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hebron
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rocky Hill
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Hebron
23.9 mi
00h 24m
To Hamden
25.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    30 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue

    884 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Whitney Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitney Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitney Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
14 mi · 28%
CT 15 South
13.3 mi · 27%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 23%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 6%
West Main Street
3.02 mi · 6%
Hebron Road
2.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Hill
00h 24m from Hebron
Leave By
4:52 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 Hebron to Hamden?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Hebron and 25.6 miles from Hamden.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Hamden is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

12 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hebron and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 32.89 mi (52.93 km).

Hebron

#1 Hebron

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population9,480
Coordinates41.6578800, -72.3659200
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Hamden

#2 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-72.366033, 41.65783)
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.81
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.90 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.80 $15.60
Premium $4.86 $8.50 $17.00
Diesel $6.00 $10.49 $20.99

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 Hebron and Hamden. The current time is 01:06:24.

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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.