How far is Meriden, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Hamden, CT is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Hamden.
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Start on West Main Street
36 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Cook Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Cook Avenue
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Continue on Old Colony Road
808 ft · 24 sec · Old Colony Road
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Turn left onto Hall Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Hall Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on North Colony Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Colony Road
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Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New Haven
802 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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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 Meriden and Hamden.
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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
9.19 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Meriden and Mostly Sunny near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Hamden?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Meriden and 11.8 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meriden and Mostly Sunny near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
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 Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 10.87 mi (17.49 km).
#1 Meriden
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 58,981 |
| Coordinates | 41.5381500, -72.8070400 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
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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