Origin
East Haven, CT
Late night in East Haven on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Haven, CT to Hamden, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 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 18m
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.
East Haven, CT
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Hamden, CT
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Trip Overview
East Haven to Hamden is 10.3 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Whitney Avenue, Forbes Avenue, and East Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it more of a neighborhood hop than a long-haul adventure. It’s a quick trip, perfect for those who value efficiency and want to get to their destination without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Avenue | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Edwards Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Saltonstall Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hemingway Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Whitney Avenue
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haven, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on Hemingway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hemingway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Saltonstall Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Frontage Road
4
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Water Street
6
Turn right onto East Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto State Street
221 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Street
8
Turn right onto Edwards Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Edwards Street
9
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 4.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway
Turn left onto US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
East Street
Turn right onto East Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
State Street
At end of road, turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Edwards Street
Turn right onto Edwards Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Whitney Avenue
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
2 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
17m 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?
This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With only a 5% highway share, you'll primarily be navigating surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 5.5 miles on Whitney Avenue. As you transition between Forbes Avenue and East Street, anticipate changes in the road's character, typical of local routes. It's a segment that requires your attention to navigation rather than settling into a high-speed cruise.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Whitney Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (East Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in East Haven, CT
Full guide →East Haven is a town in Connecticut three minutes' drive from New Haven and 35 miles from Hartford. It is part of the Greater New Haven area, founded in 1683. The town's population was 28,000 as of 2020. While East Haven has been well-known for a large Italian-American population, the town has received many newer immigrants, particularly from Ecuador, since the late 20th century. The shape of the town is vertically long, and split into three different areas: Foxon, the Center, and Momauguin. Foxon is the northernmost section and is surrounded Branford and North Branford as well as New Haven. The Center is not geographically the center of town, but contains the town hall, library, and the green, surrounded by a suburban area. Momauguin, to the south, borders New Haven along the coastline and contains the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport.
Arriving in Hamden, CT
Full guide →Hamden is a suburb of the city of New Haven, Connecticut. Quinnipiac University has a significant impact on the town. The town's nickname is "The Land of the Sleeping Giant". It had about 59,500 in 2025.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Whitney Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (East Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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