Origin
Southington, CT
Morning in Southington on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Southington, 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
18m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 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 19m
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.
Southington, CT
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Hamden, CT
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Trip Overview
This 14.6-mile drive from Southington, CT to Hamden, CT is a quick trip, estimated to take just 18 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion within the Northeast region, requiring no overnight stops. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with the drive characterized by frequent turns. Budget around $2 for fuel, reflecting the short distance. This route is ideal for those looking for a straightforward, uncomplicated journey between two points in Connecticut.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Whitney Avenue | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Norton Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cheshire Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Meriden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highland Avenue
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southington, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on CT 120
40 ft
·
9 sec
·
Meriden Avenue
2
Turn left onto CT 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
5
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
6
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 10
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 10 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 10 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m 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
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Hamden on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 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.
Road read
18m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles contributing to its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles along Highland Avenue. As you make your way from Southington to Hamden, you'll primarily be on Main Street and Whitney Avenue, interspersed with other local roads. This means you'll be experiencing a more connected-to-the-area drive, rather than a high-speed transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Highland Avenue.
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 early in the drive near CT 10 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Southington, CT to Hamden, CT is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 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 18m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 4.4 miles on Highland 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: near the start (CT 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 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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