How far is Rocky Hill, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from Rocky Hill, CT to Hamden, CT is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Hill and Hamden.
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Start on the route
47 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 91 South: New Haven
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 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 Rocky Hill 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.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
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 Rocky Hill 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 Rocky Hill to Hamden?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Rocky Hill and 14.9 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rocky Hill and Mostly Sunny near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Hill and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 22.86 mi (36.79 km).
#1 Rocky Hill
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 20,037 |
| Coordinates | 41.6648200, -72.6392600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
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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