How far is Mansfield City, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from Mansfield City, CT to Hamden, CT is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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 Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield City and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield City and Hamden.
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Start on Mansfield City Road
2.3 mi · 9 min · Mansfield City Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stafford Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Stafford Road
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Turn sharp left onto Middle Turnpike
1 km · 56 sec · Middle Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike
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Take the ramp straight
951 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1906 ft · 41 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
16.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue
884 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 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 Mansfield City 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.
I 91 South
Merge slight right
16.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Mansfield City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield City to Hamden?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Wethersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Mansfield City and 28.3 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mansfield City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield
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 Wethersfield.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield City and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 42.76 mi (68.81 km).
#1 Mansfield City
City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,439 |
| Coordinates | 41.7659300, -72.2336900 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.91 | $17.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
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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