Origin
Plymouth, CT
Morning in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
11:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, CT to Hamden, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, CT
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Hamden, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, CT to Hamden, CT covers 27.7 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Allen Street, Canal Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 40m drive with frequent turns across 27.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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 Plymouth, CT to Hamden, CT is easy. At 40m 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 Plymouth, CT to Hamden, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Allen Street | — | — |
| Canal Street | — | — |
| Terryville Road | — | — |
| Park Street | — | — |
| School Street | — | — |
| Riverside Avenue | — | — |
| Middle Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on North Street
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
4
Turn straight onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Canal Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
6
Continue on Park Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
7
Continue on School Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
8
Turn left onto Main Street
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
10
Turn right onto Middle Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Street
11
Continue on West Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
12
Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Waterbury
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 84 West: Waterbury
13
Merge slight right
2.0 mi
·
2 min
14
Take the exit slight left toward CT 10: Milldale
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 10: Milldale
15
Turn sharp right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on Norton Street
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Norton Street
17
Turn straight onto Cheshire Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cheshire Road
18
Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
19
Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitney Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
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 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
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
Morning in Hamden on Thursday
Local time
11:29 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
12 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
40m 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 Plymouth, CT to Hamden, CT covers 27.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Allen Street, Canal Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Plymouth, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.46 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 Plymouth, CT to Hamden, CT is easy. At 40m 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 Plymouth, CT to Hamden, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plymouth, CT to Hamden, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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