How far is Weston, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from Weston, CT to Hamden, CT is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weston and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston and Hamden.
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Start on Weston Road
3 mi · 6 min · Weston Road
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Take the ramp left
978 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
15.9 mi · 22 min · 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 Weston and Hamden.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
15.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Weston 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 Weston to Hamden?
The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Weston and 17.3 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Weston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weston and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 km).
#1 Weston
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 10,204 |
| Coordinates | 41.2009300, -73.3806700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
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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