Origin
Hamden, CT
Morning in Hamden on Friday
Local time
10:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamden, CT to Woodbridge, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
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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Woodbridge, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Hamden, CT to Woodbridge, CT covers 8.7 miles and takes about 13m 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, Whitney Avenue, Amity Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hamden, CT to Woodbridge, CT covers 8.7 miles and takes about 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 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 4.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 10 / Whitney Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 10 / Whitney Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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.
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward CT 69, CT 63: New Haven, Woodbridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 46
Toward CT 69, CT 63: New Haven, Woodbridge
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike
Turn slight left onto CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Lucy Street
Turn left onto Lucy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 63 / Amity Road
Turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Whitney Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Amity Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Center Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lucy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beecher Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 4.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden, CT and Woodbridge, CT.
1
Start on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
3
Merge onto CT 15
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 46
Toward CT 69, CT 63: New Haven, Woodbridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight left onto CT 69
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Litchfield Turnpike
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Lucy Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lucy Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto CT 63
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CT 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
9
Turn left onto Beecher Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Beecher Road
10
Arrive at destination
Beecher Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Woodbridge, CT
Morning in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
10:33 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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 Woodbridge, CT covers 8.7 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, Whitney Avenue, Amity Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 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 $1.40 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 10 / Whitney Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hamden, CT to Woodbridge, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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