How far is Suffield, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from Suffield, CT to Hamden, CT is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suffield and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffield and Hamden.
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Start on North Main Street
3070 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Street
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Continue on Ella Grasso Turnpike
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ella Grasso Turnpike
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Turn left onto Elm Street
87 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Old County Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Old County Road
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Continue on Kennedy Road
107 m · 12 sec · Kennedy Road
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Take the ramp left toward Springfield, Hartford
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector
2351 ft · 31 sec · Bradley International Airport Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford
1616 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 35 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 Suffield 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.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 00h 35m
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 near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffield to Hamden?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Suffield and 26.3 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Hamden is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill
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 Rocky Hill.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffield and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 42.42 mi (68.27 km).
#1 Suffield
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 15,812 |
| Coordinates | 41.9817600, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
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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