Origin
Easton, CT
Afternoon in Easton on Thursday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, CT to Hamden, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, CT
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Hamden, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Easton, CT to Hamden, CT covers 28.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Center Road, Sport Hill Road, Easton Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 28.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Center Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Easton, CT to Hamden, CT is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Easton, CT to Hamden, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Road | — | — |
| Sport Hill Road | — | — |
| Easton Turnpike | — | — |
| Jefferson Street | — | — |
| CT 15 North | — | — |
| Merritt Parkway | — | — |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | — | — |
| Whitney Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Center Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Center Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sport Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Sport Hill Road
4
Continue on Easton Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Easton Turnpike
5
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
328 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jefferson Street
6
Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: New Haven
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
CT 15 North: New Haven
7
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Merritt Parkway
8
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Whitney Avenue, Hamden
10
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitney Avenue
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hamden, CT
Afternoon in Hamden on Thursday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Easton, CT to Hamden, CT covers 28.2 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Center Road, Sport Hill Road, Easton Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Easton, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Easton, CT to Hamden, CT is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Easton, CT to Hamden, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Easton, CT to Hamden, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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