Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamden, CT
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Somers, CT
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The drive from Hamden, CT to Somers, CT covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, Berlin Turnpike, I 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 15.7 mi | 19m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 15.7 mi | 20m |
| I 84 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Somers Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Talcottville Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Whitney Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,498 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~473 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 13 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden, CT and Somers, CT.
Start on CT 10
Turn left onto Dixwell Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto CT 15
Continue on US 5; CT 15
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto CT 83
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
Turn left onto CT 83
Continue on CT 83
Continue on CT 83
Continue on CT 83
At end of road, turn right onto CT 190
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Hamden, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 34.3 and 45.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6 toward I 84 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto CT 83 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.93 one way
$17.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| premium | $5.07 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.82 | $23.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hamden on Saturday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Somers on Saturday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
53.6 mi in 1h 12m, mostly highway — 15.7 mi of that is on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Berlin Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.3 miles in near I 84; US 6.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 34.3 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
610 ft
Total Descent
447 ft
Highest Point
282 ft
~49.8 mi in
Elevation Range
255 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hamden, CT and Somers, CT, road signs point toward Rockville and Ellington.
Rockville
Ellington
Founded 1786
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.
Top landmarks
Somers is a city in Connecticut.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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