Origin
Hamden, CT
Morning in Hamden on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamden, CT to Woodbury, 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
42m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Woodbury, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Hamden to Woodbury is 28.3 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 84 and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $5 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's easy to complete in a single day, making it ideal for a quick getaway or an errand run. You'll encounter a mix of highway and local road driving, so expect a bit of variety without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Whitney Avenue | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| CT 64 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Sherman Hill Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Waterbury Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Middlebury Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden, CT and Woodbury, CT.
1
Start on CT 10
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on CT 10
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on CT 68; CT 70
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on CT 68; CT 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on CT 70
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Waterbury Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
7
Merge onto I 84
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto CT 64
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
CT 64
Exit 17
Toward CT 64, CT 63: Middlebury, Watertown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 64
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Middlebury Road
10
Continue on CT 64
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sherman Hill Road
11
Turn right onto US 6
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street South
12
Turn left onto Judson Avenue
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Judson Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Judson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 11.7 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Navigation decision point
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CT 64
Take the exit onto CT 64 toward CT 64, CT 63: Middlebury, Watertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward CT 64, CT 63: Middlebury, Watertown
3
27.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 6 / Main Street South
Turn right onto US 6 / Main Street South
Navigation decision point
3
28.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Judson Avenue
Turn left onto Judson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
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 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
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
Woodbury, CT
Morning in Woodbury on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
14 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
42m 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 38% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 84 spanning 7 miles. You'll transition from Interstate cruising to surface roads like Whitney Avenue and CT 64. Expect a change in pace as you exit the highway, moving from faster speeds to more typical local traffic patterns. The mixed profile means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more stop-and-go conditions on local streets.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m 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 11.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (CT 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hamden, CT to Woodbury, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Watertown
19.2 mi in
|
~27m
|
via CT 64
About the Cities
Starting 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 42m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 11.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (CT 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Woodbury, 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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