How far is Middlebury, CT from Hamden, CT?

The driving distance from Middlebury, CT to Hamden, CT is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 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
22.21 mi
00h 37m
Flight
15.03 mi
24.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.03 mi
Kilometers
24.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.21 mi
Kilometers
35.74 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Middlebury
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebury
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Hamden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM 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 Middlebury
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
Prospect
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Middlebury
11.1 mi
00h 18m
To Hamden
11.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Middlebury Store Road

    53 m · 8 sec · Middlebury Store Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Whittemore Road

    93 m · 10 sec · Whittemore Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Middlebury Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Middlebury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chase Parkway

    1160 ft · 20 sec · Chase Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford

    3066 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 70: Cheshire

    2586 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Waterbury Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1555 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitney Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlebury 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
7.44 mi · 34%
Whitney Avenue
4.26 mi · 19%
Main Street
3.42 mi · 15%
Middlebury Road
2.6 mi · 12%
Waterbury Road
2.36 mi · 11%
West Main Street
1.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

6.86 mi · 00h 09m

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
+7.2 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect
00h 18m from Middlebury
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Middlebury 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 Middlebury to Hamden?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 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?

Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Middlebury and 11.1 miles from Hamden.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Middlebury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hamden.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

14 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

15 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

23 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 15.03 mi (24.19 km).

Middlebury

#1 Middlebury

Town in Connecticut

Population7,829
Coordinates41.5278700, -73.1276100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Hamden

#2 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Middlebury Store Road (-73.127665, 41.527739)
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.48 $6.95
Premium $4.86 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $6.00 $4.68 $9.36

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 Middlebury and Hamden. The current time is 22:46:43.

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.