Origin
Woodbury, CT
Afternoon in Woodbury on Saturday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, CT to Hamden, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, CT
David Kanigan
Hamden, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbury, CT to Hamden, CT covers 28.2 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street South, Sherman Hill Road, Middlebury Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street South | — | — |
| Sherman Hill Road | — | — |
| Middlebury Road | — | — |
| Chase Parkway | — | — |
| I 84 East | — | — |
| CT 70 | — | — |
| Waterbury Road | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on Judson Avenue
108 ft
·
7 sec
·
Judson Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street South
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street South
3
Turn left onto Sherman Hill Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sherman Hill Road
4
Continue on Middlebury Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Middlebury Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlebury Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Middlebury Road
6
Continue on Chase Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Chase Parkway
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East: Hartford
8
Merge slight left
6.9 mi
·
9 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward CT 70: Cheshire
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 70: Cheshire
10
Turn right onto Waterbury Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterbury Road
11
Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
13
Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitney Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
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
Afternoon in Hamden on Saturday
Local time
4:52 PM
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
13 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
47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
28.2 mi in 47m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Woodbury, CT to Hamden, CT is easy. At 47m 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 Woodbury, CT to Hamden, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodbury, CT to Hamden, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamden, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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