How far is Tolland, CT from Hamden, CT?

The driving distance from Tolland, CT to Hamden, CT is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.12 mi
00h 50m
Flight
42.7 mi
68.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.7 mi
Kilometers
68.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.12 mi
Kilometers
83.88 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Tolland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tolland
2026-04-22T23:50
Arrive Hamden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tolland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rocky Hill
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Tolland
25.2 mi
00h 25m
To Hamden
26.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Tolland Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Stafford as the closest live forecast in the Tolland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tolland and Hamden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tolland and Hamden.

  1. 1

    Start on Tolland Green

    19 m · 7 sec · Tolland Green

  2. 2

    Continue on Tolland Green

    1266 ft · 34 sec · Tolland Green

  3. 3

    Continue on Merrow Road

    1995 ft · 44 sec · Merrow Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue

    884 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Whitney Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitney Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitney Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tolland and Hamden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 33%
I 84 West
16.3 mi · 31%
CT 15 South
15.2 mi · 29%
Whitney Avenue
1.16 mi · 2%
Merrow Road
0.38 mi · 1%
Tolland Green
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight right

16.5 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Hill
00h 25m from Tolland
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tolland 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 Tolland to Hamden?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 25.2 miles from Tolland and 26.9 miles from Hamden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tolland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hamden.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocky Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky Hill.

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

12 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tolland and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 42.7 mi (68.72 km).

Tolland

#1 Tolland

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population14,567
Coordinates41.8714900, -72.3686900
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Hamden

#2 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.368633, 41.871513)
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.00 $11.03 $22.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tolland and Hamden. The current time is 23:50:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.