Drive or Fly: Hamden, CT to Windsor Locks, CT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for HVN–BDL. At 44 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Drive

Door to Door

58m

Distance

44.9 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

18 kg

Cost Breakdown

Fuel$7

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 29m

5m in the air

Air Distance

39 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

10 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hamden, CT → HVN 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BDL → Windsor Locks, CT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Hamden, CT HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

Windsor Locks, CT BDL — Bradley International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HVN and BDL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	58m	2h 29m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$122
Carbon footprint	18 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.

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