Origin
Wallingford, CT
Late night in Wallingford on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wallingford, 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
12m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wallingford, CT
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Hamden, CT
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Trip Overview
This 10.1-mile drive from Wallingford, CT, to Hamden, CT, is a quick 15-minute trip perfect for a single day. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, making it an economical option for your travels within the Northeast region. This short distance means you won't need an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility for when you decide to depart. It's a straightforward journey designed for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Whitney Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Quinnipiac Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Colony Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallingford, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on this road
216 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 5
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Colony Road
3
Turn right onto Quinnipiac Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Quinnipiac Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward CT 15 South: New Haven
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto CT 15
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 52
Toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitney Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / North Colony Road
Turn left onto US 5 / North Colony Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Quinnipiac Street
Turn right onto Quinnipiac Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward CT 15 South: New Haven
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CT 15 South: New Haven
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue
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 52
Toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:15 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.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m 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 for this 10.1-mile journey, with 0% highway share. The route primarily follows North Colony Road and Quinnipiac Street before a brief stretch on CT 15 South. Given its short length and lack of significant highway segments, there isn't a 'longest stretch' to report, but rather a series of local road navigations. The character is consistently that of navigating through established local areas rather than open highway cruising.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Whitney Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / North Colony Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / North Colony Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Quinnipiac Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Wallingford, CT
Full guide →Wallingford is a city in Connecticut.
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 12m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. 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 (US 5 / North Colony Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Quinnipiac Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: 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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