Origin
Woodbridge, CT
Morning in Woodbridge on Tuesday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, 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
13m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, CT
David Kanigan
Hamden, CT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 8.9-mile drive from Woodbridge to Hamden, Connecticut, is a quick 15-minute trip that makes for an easy local excursion. With no highway driving, you'll be navigating local roads like Center Road and Amity Road for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is a mere $1, making it incredibly budget-friendly. Since it's such a brief drive, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This route stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within Connecticut.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Whitney Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Amity Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Center Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lucy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whalley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pond Lily Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 4.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on Beecher Road
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beecher Road
2
Turn right onto CT 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CT 63
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Amity Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Lucy Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lucy Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CT 69
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Litchfield Turnpike
6
Continue on CT 69
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Pond Lily Avenue
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pond Lily Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CT 15 North: Hartford
9
Merge onto CT 15
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 51
Toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitney Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 63 / Amity Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lucy Street
Turn left onto Lucy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike
Turn right onto CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Pond Lily Avenue
Turn left onto Pond Lily Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 51
Toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
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
Morning in Hamden on Tuesday
Local time
9:25 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
9 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
13m 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 stretches to speak of. You'll be traversing primarily local streets like Center Road, Amity Road, and Lucy Street for the entire 8.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't applicable here due to the frequent turns and local road nature. This type of drive requires your constant attention as you navigate through residential and commercial areas, making for an engaging, albeit short, driving experience.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CT 63 / Amity Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 1 miles (CT 63 / Amity Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Lucy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
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 13m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 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: at 1 miles (CT 63 / Amity Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Lucy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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