How far is Southbury, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from Southbury, CT to Hamden, CT is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southbury and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southbury and Hamden.
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Start on Main Street North
1369 ft · 25 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on Main Street North
830 ft · 22 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto I 84 East: Waterbury
2574 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 70: Cheshire
2586 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Waterbury Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1555 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi · 5 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 Southbury 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.
I 84 East
Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Southbury and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southbury to Hamden?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 14 miles from Southbury and 14 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:08 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 Sunny around Southbury and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southbury and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 17.42 mi (28.04 km).
#1 Southbury
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,496 |
| Coordinates | 41.4814800, -73.2131700 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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 20m |
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 | $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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