Origin
Hamden, CT
Morning in Hamden on Wednesday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamden, CT to Easton, CT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
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6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamden, CT
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Easton, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamden, CT to Easton, CT covers 27.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, Merritt Parkway, Sport Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.9 miles from Hamden, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 27.8 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Merritt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.8 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Merritt Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 10 / Whitney Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 10 / Whitney Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CT 10 / Whitney Avenue
Depart onto CT 10 / Whitney Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
24.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the exit toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton
6
24.4 mi into trip
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~31m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
24.5 mi into trip
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~31m in
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CT 59 / Easton Turnpike
Turn left onto CT 59 / Easton Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Merritt Parkway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Sport Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Whitney Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Center Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Congress Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Easton Turnpike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 13.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden, CT and Easton, CT.
1
Start on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Whitney Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
3
Merge onto CT 15
14 mi
·
17 min
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Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 15
9.1 mi
·
11 min
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Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
284 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 28
Toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right
105 ft
·
4 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Congress Street
421 ft
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15 sec
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Congress Street
8
Turn left onto CT 59
187 ft
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3 sec
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Easton Turnpike
9
Continue on CT 59
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Sport Hill Road
10
Turn left onto Center Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Center Road
11
Turn left
23 ft
·
1 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.9 miles from Hamden, CT, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27.8 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.9 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Easton, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hamden, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hamden, CT
This is one driving day of about 27.8 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hamden, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Wilbur Cross Parkway for about 13.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.9 mi from Hamden, CT · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.9 miles from Hamden, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Easton, CT
The final approach into Easton, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Easton, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
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
Easton, CT
Morning in Easton on Wednesday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
38m 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 Hamden, CT to Easton, CT covers 27.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, Merritt Parkway, Sport Hill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Hamden, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.48 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.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 10 / Whitney Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hamden, CT to Easton, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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