Origin
Clinton, CT
Morning in Clinton on Wednesday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, CT to Town of Haddam, CT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
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6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, CT
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Town of Haddam, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, CT to Town of Haddam, CT covers 19.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 9, Horse Hill Road, Winthrop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.9 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.8 miles from Clinton, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Clinton, CT to Town of Haddam, CT covers 19.5 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near CT 81 / Hull Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.5 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: near the start (CT 81 / Hull Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CT 81 / Hull Street
Turn right onto CT 81 / Hull Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward CT 145: Horse Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward CT 145: Horse Hill Road
5
7.6 mi into trip
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~12m in
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CT 80; CT 145 / Winthrop Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 80; CT 145 / Winthrop Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the ramp toward CT 9 North: Middletown
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 9 North: Middletown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Horse Hill Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Winthrop Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Stevenstown Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Elm Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hull Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, CT and Town of Haddam, CT.
1
Start on US 1
112 ft
·
7 sec
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West Main Street
2
Turn right onto CT 81
483 ft
·
11 sec
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Hull Street
3
Turn right onto CT 81
228 ft
·
5 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Continue on CT 81
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North
6
Merge onto I 95
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 64
Toward CT 145: Horse Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CT 145
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Horse Hill Road
9
Continue on CT 145
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Stevenstown Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto CT 80; CT 145
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Winthrop Road
11
Turn left onto CT 80
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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West Elm Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CT 9 North: Middletown
13
Merge onto CT 9
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 9
14
Arrive at destination
CT 9
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.8 miles from Clinton, CT, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19.5 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.8 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Town of Haddam, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton, CT
This is one driving day of about 19.5 miles and 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on CT 9 for about 7.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from Clinton, CT · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from Clinton, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Town of Haddam, CT
The final approach into Town of Haddam, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Town of Haddam, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Town of Haddam, CT
Morning in Town of Haddam on Wednesday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
10 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clinton, CT to Town of Haddam, CT covers 19.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, Horse Hill Road, Winthrop Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Clinton, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 81 / Hull Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clinton, CT to Town of Haddam, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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