How far is Stratford, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from Stratford, CT to Hamden, CT is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
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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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stratford and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford and Hamden.
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Start on Jane Street
49 m · 13 sec · Jane Street
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Turn left onto East Street
64 m · 11 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Wells Place
634 ft · 33 sec · Wells Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
1.2 km · 59 sec · 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 Stratford 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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
14.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stratford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stratford to Hamden?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Stratford and 11.5 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stratford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Orange
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 Orange.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 19.08 mi (30.7 km).
#1 Stratford
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 51,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.1845400, -73.1331700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
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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