Origin
Farmington, CT
Late night in Farmington on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, CT to Hamden, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, CT
David Kanigan
Hamden, CT
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Trip Overview
Farmington, CT to Hamden, CT is 23.6 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Main Street and Whitney Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Connecticut, making it a convenient local drive. Expect a route that navigates through populated areas, with frequent turns and a generally urban feel. Given its brief duration, it's an easy trip to fit into a single day, allowing for plenty of time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Whitney Avenue | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Farmington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on CT 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
3
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
8
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
9
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 10
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CT 10 / South Main Street
Continue onto CT 10 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:57 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
25 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
29m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with no highway travel at all. You'll be navigating through towns and neighborhoods, primarily using Main Street and Whitney Avenue. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 5.2 miles on Main Street, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction and speed. Expect a dynamic driving experience, more akin to city navigation than open highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near CT 10 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Farmington, CT to Hamden, CT is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10.1 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 29m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Main Street. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10.1 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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