How far is North Stonington, CT from Hamden, CT?

The driving distance from North Stonington, CT to Hamden, CT is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
71.82 mi
01h 10m
Flight
52.71 mi
84.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.71 mi
Kilometers
84.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.82 mi
Kilometers
115.59 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamden
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in North Stonington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stonington
2026-04-19T02:02
Arrive Hamden
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Stonington
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
Saybrook Manor
CT

City in Connecticut, United States of America

From North Stonington
34.7 mi
00h 35m
To Hamden
37.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stonington and Hamden.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    105 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Rocky Hollow Road

    873 ft · 30 sec · Rocky Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Norwich-Westerly Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Norwich-Westerly Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwich-Westerly Road

    79 m · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Norwich-Westerly Road

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: New London

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point

    1059 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Frontage Road

    2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Water Street

    562 ft · 14 sec · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    67 m · 7 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Edwards Street

    2926 ft · 1 min · Edwards Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Whitney Avenue

    5.5 mi · 9 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 North Stonington and Hamden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
57.5 mi · 80%
Whitney Avenue
5.52 mi · 8%
Norwich-Westerly Road
2.3 mi · 3%
Forbes Avenue
1.52 mi · 2%
East Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Edwards Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

57.3 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
52.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saybrook Manor
00h 35m from North Stonington
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Stonington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hamden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Stonington to Hamden?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Saybrook Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from North Stonington and 37.2 miles from Hamden.

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

The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Stonington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hamden.

Stop Ideas Near Saybrook Manor

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

3 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

27 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

37 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

40 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stonington and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 52.71 mi (84.83 km).

North Stonington

#1 North Stonington

City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population5,197
Coordinates41.4409300, -71.8811800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Hamden

#2 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.881123, 41.440932)
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.28 $22.55
Premium $4.86 $12.29 $24.58
Diesel $6.00 $15.17 $30.34

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 North Stonington and Hamden. The current time is 02:02:58.

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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.