Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Wolcott, CT
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Hamden to Wolcott is 18.6 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Highland Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that primarily uses surface roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or a connecting drive between towns. You won't encounter major highways on this route, so expect a more local driving experience. Consider this if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Whitney Avenue | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| County Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Old Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Wolcott Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden, CT and Wolcott, CT.
Start on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Turn slight right onto Old Turnpike Road
Turn left onto CT 322
Turn slight right onto Old Mountain Road
Continue on County Road
Continue on CT 322
Turn left onto CT 69
Turn right onto Longmeadow Drive
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CT 322 / Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CT 69 / Wolcott Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Longmeadow Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Hamden on Friday
Local time
2:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Wolcott on Friday
Local time
2:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 11% on highways. You'll spend the majority of your time on local streets, which means you'll likely be navigating intersections and local traffic. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 4.4 miles on Highland Avenue. Be prepared for a more stop-and-go experience typical of urban or suburban surface road travel, rather than open highway cruising.
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 11.8 miles in near CT 322 / Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles (CT 322 / Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (CT 69 / Wolcott Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (Longmeadow Drive): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
817 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
788 ft
~15.9 mi in
Elevation Range
693 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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