Origin
Woodbridge, CT
Late night in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
4:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, 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
13m
Distance
8.9 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 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, CT
David Kanigan
Hamden, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 8.9-mile drive from Woodbridge to Hamden, Connecticut, is a quick 15-minute trip that makes for an easy local excursion. With no highway driving, you'll be navigating local roads like Center Road and Amity Road for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is a mere $1, making it incredibly budget-friendly. Since it's such a brief drive, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This route stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within Connecticut.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.9 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 (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway stretches to speak of. You'll be traversing primarily local streets like Center Road, Amity Road, and Lucy Street for the entire 8.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't applicable here due to the frequent turns and local road nature. This type of drive requires your constant attention as you navigate through residential and commercial areas, making for an engaging, albeit short, driving experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CT 63 / Amity Road.
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 8.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 1 miles (CT 63 / Amity Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Lucy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 63 / Amity Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lucy Street
Turn left onto Lucy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike
Turn right onto CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Pond Lily Avenue
Turn left onto Pond Lily Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
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 51
Toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Whitney Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Amity Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Center Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lucy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whalley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pond Lily Avenue | <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 Woodbridge, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on Beecher Road
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beecher Road
2
Turn right onto CT 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CT 63
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Amity Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Lucy Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lucy Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CT 69
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Litchfield Turnpike
6
Continue on CT 69
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Pond Lily Avenue
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pond Lily Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CT 15 North: Hartford
9
Merge onto CT 15
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 51
Toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitney Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
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
Hamden, CT
Late night in Hamden on Friday
Local time
4:41 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 Woodbridge, CT to Hamden, CT covers 8.9 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 4.5 miles from Woodbridge, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.43 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 8.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 1 miles (CT 63 / Amity Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Lucy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
The route from Woodbridge, CT to Hamden, 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 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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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