How far is Southington, CT from Hayden, CT?
The driving distance from Southington, CT to Hayden, CT is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southington and Hayden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southington and Hayden.
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Start on Meriden Avenue
12 m · 4 sec · Meriden Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Queen Street
1 mi · 1 min · Queen Street
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Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Hartford
2652 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
12.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Road, Center Street
1275 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Archer Road
2242 ft · 57 sec · Archer Road
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Turn right onto Hayden Station Road
106 m · 12 sec · Hayden Station Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hayden Station Road
1865 ft · 56 sec · Hayden Station Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hayden Station Road
2028 ft · 1 min · Hayden Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hayden Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southington and Hayden.
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
Keep slight right
12.2 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Southington and Rain Showers Likely near Hayden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southington to Hayden?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 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?
West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Southington and 14.5 miles from Hayden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Southington and Rain Showers Likely near Hayden.
Stop Ideas Near West Hartford
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 West Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southington and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.53 km).
#1 Southington
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 43,829 |
| Coordinates | 41.5964900, -72.8776000 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hayden
Hayden is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8892600, -72.6292600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hayden (-72.62926, 41.88926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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