How far is Ridgefield, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from Ridgefield, CT to Hamden, CT is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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 Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and Hamden.
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Start on Bailey Avenue
123 m · 19 sec · Bailey Avenue
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Turn right
74 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
59 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Governor Street
614 ft · 29 sec · Governor Street
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Turn right onto East Ridge Street
1875 ft · 56 sec · East Ridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Branchville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Branchville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Branchville Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Branchville Road
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Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway
1261 ft · 16 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Danbury Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Danbury Road
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Turn left onto School Street
950 ft · 19 sec · School Street
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Continue on Redding Road
922 ft · 22 sec · Redding Road
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road
4 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Weston Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Weston Road
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Take the ramp left
978 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
15.9 mi · 22 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
14.1 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
1323 ft · 47 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 Ridgefield 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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
15.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield to Hamden?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Ridgefield and 22.1 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ridgefield and Mostly Sunny near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 32.19 mi (51.8 km).
#1 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,898 |
| Coordinates | 41.2814800, -73.4981800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
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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