Origin
Southington, CT
Late night in Southington on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Southington, CT to Hamden, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southington, CT
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Hamden, CT
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Trip Overview
This 14.6-mile drive from Southington, CT to Hamden, CT is a quick trip, estimated to take just 18 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion within the Northeast region, requiring no overnight stops. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with the drive characterized by frequent turns. Budget around $2 for fuel, reflecting the short distance. This route is ideal for those looking for a straightforward, uncomplicated journey between two points in Connecticut.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles contributing to its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles along Highland Avenue. As you make your way from Southington to Hamden, you'll primarily be on Main Street and Whitney Avenue, interspersed with other local roads. This means you'll be experiencing a more connected-to-the-area drive, rather than a high-speed transit.
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.
Highland Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 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 CT 10 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Southington, CT to Hamden, CT is easy. At 18m 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 (CT 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 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
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CT 10 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 10 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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CT 10 / South Main Street
Continue onto CT 10 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Whitney Avenue | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Norton Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cheshire Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Meriden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highland Avenue
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southington, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on CT 120
40 ft
·
9 sec
·
Meriden Avenue
2
Turn left onto CT 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
5
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
6
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 10
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
4:18 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.
Road read
18m 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 Southington, CT to Hamden, CT covers 14.6 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highland Avenue, Whitney Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Southington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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 Southington, CT to Hamden, CT is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Southington, CT to Hamden, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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