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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.59 mi
00h 39m
Flight
28.5 mi
45.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.5 mi
Kilometers
45.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.59 mi
Kilometers
55.67 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in Weston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weston
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Hamden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Weston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Milford
CT

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Weston
17.3 mi
00h 19m
To Hamden
17.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Weston Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Wednesday
Using Wilton as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
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 Weston and Hamden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Weston Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Weston Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    978 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Merritt Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden

    1323 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Whitney Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitney Avenue

  7. 7

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
15.9 mi · 46%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
14.1 mi · 41%
Weston Road
3.18 mi · 9%
Whitney Avenue
1.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 19m from Weston
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford, 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 Milford.

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weston and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 km).

Weston

#1 Weston

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population10,204
Coordinates41.2009300, -73.3806700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Hamden

#2 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Weston Road (-73.380683, 41.200943)
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Weston and Hamden. The current time is 22:31:57.

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.