Origin
Hamden, CT
Morning in Hamden on Saturday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamden, CT to New London, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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New London, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamden, CT to New London, CT covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 40 South, I 91 South, CT 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 54.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 40 South 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 Hamden, CT to New London, CT is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Hamden, CT to New London, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 40 South | — | — |
| I 91 South | — | — |
| CT 17 | — | — |
| Middletown Avenue | — | — |
| Ferry Street | — | — |
| Farren Avenue | — | — |
| Fairmont Avenue | — | — |
| Townsend Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
CT 40 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden, CT and New London, CT.
1
Start on Whitney Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Whitney Avenue
2
Take the ramp slight right toward CT 40 South: North Haven
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
CT 40 South: North Haven
3
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 91 South: New Haven
5
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
7
Turn right onto Middletown Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Avenue
8
Continue on Ferry Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Street
9
Continue on Ferry Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ferry Street
10
Turn right onto Farren Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Farren Avenue
11
Turn left onto Fairmont Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Fairmont Avenue
12
Continue on Townsend Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Townsend Avenue
13
Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
371 ft
·
6 sec
·
Forbes Avenue
14
Turn right onto Frontage Road
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Frontage Road
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 95 North
16
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
49 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
18
Turn right onto Broad Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
19
Turn right onto Meridian Street
335 ft
·
18 sec
·
Meridian Street
20
Turn right onto State Street
289 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Street
21
Turn right onto Huntington Street
167 ft
·
6 sec
·
Huntington Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.1 mi from Hamden, CT · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Hamden, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New London, CT
The final approach into New London, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.73 one way
$17.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
New London, CT
Morning in New London on Saturday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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 New London, CT covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 40 South, I 91 South, CT 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 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 $8.73 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 Hamden, CT to New London, CT is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Hamden, CT to New London, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hamden, CT to New London, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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