Origin
North Haven, CT
Late night in North Haven on Saturday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Haven, CT to Hamden, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5m
Distance
3.3 mi
5 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 5m
★
6 AM
0h 6m
8 AM
0h 7m
10 AM
0h 6m
12 PM
0h 6m
3 PM
0h 6m
5 PM
0h 7m
8 PM
0h 5m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Haven, CT
David Kanigan
Hamden, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Haven, CT to Hamden, CT covers 3.3 miles and takes about 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, Clintonville Road, Bishop Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.7 miles on Broadway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5m. Total distance: 3.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5m 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 5m drive with frequent turns across 3.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway is the longest continuous segment at about 0.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5; CT 22 / Clintonville Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Haven, CT to Hamden, CT is easy. At 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5; CT 22 / Clintonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CT 22 / Davis Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (CT 10 / Whitney Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5; CT 22 / Clintonville Road
Turn right onto US 5; CT 22 / Clintonville Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 22 / Davis Road
Turn right onto CT 22 / Davis Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CT 10 / Whitney Avenue
Turn left onto CT 10 / Whitney Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Clintonville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bishop Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Whitney Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ives Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Davis Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— 0.7 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Haven, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on US 5
27 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 5; CT 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Clintonville Road
3
Continue on CT 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bishop Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CT 22
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Ridge Road
5
Turn right onto CT 22
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Davis Road
6
Continue on CT 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
7
Continue on CT 22
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ives Street
8
Turn left onto CT 10
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Whitney Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.53 one way
$1.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $0.63 | $1.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1 | 0 | $0.35 | $0.16 |
| Efficient EV | 0.8 | 0 | $0.29 | $0.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.46 | $0.21 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Late night in Hamden on Saturday
Local time
5:29 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
11 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
5m 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 North Haven, CT to Hamden, CT covers 3.3 miles and takes about 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, Clintonville Road, Bishop Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.6 miles from North Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.53 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 North Haven, CT to Hamden, CT is easy. At 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5; CT 22 / Clintonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CT 22 / Davis Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (CT 10 / Whitney Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Haven, CT to Hamden, 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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