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Distance from Hamden to New Haven

Driving Distance
8.5 mi 13.7 km
Flying Distance
5.4 mi 8.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Hamden, Connecticut to New Haven, Connecticut is 8.5 mi (13.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 5.4 mi (8.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 15 minutes

Traveling local streets, short in a south direction. Average speeds around 20 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Hamden
Place Hamden
State/Province Connecticut
Country US
Latitude 41.383878
Longitude -72.902606
GPS 41.383878° N, 72.902606° W
Local Time 10:37 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

New Haven
Place New Haven
State/Province Connecticut
Country US
Latitude 41.308274
Longitude -72.927884
GPS 41.308274° N, 72.927884° W
Local Time 10:37 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Hamden, Connecticut to New Haven, Connecticut covers 8.5 mi (13.7 km) in a south direction. This local streets, short route typically takes 15 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (5.7-8.5 miles / 9-14 km). The primary route shown here saves 14 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 20 mph (32 km/h).

Available Routes

I-91 S
8.5 mi 15 minutes
Shortest Fastest
Whitney Ave and Prospect St
6 mi 18 minutes
Whitney Ave
5.7 mi 17 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.