Origin
Danbury, CT
Morning in Danbury on Friday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to East Haddam, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
67.6 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danbury, CT
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East Haddam, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danbury, CT to East Haddam, CT covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, CT 9, I 691 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.3 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 67.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and CT 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.3 miles on I 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 9. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near I 84.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 67.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.2 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 691 East: Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
5
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the ramp toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, N...
5
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
CT 9; CT 17
Merge onto CT 9; CT 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Danbury, CT and East Haddam, CT, road signs point toward New Haven and Haddam.
New Haven
50.2 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Haddam
63.5 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 31.3 mi | 37m |
| CT 9 | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| I 691 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| CT 66 | 7 mi | 11m |
| CT 82 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Newtown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| White Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 31.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and East Haddam, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
234 ft
·
12 sec
·
Library Place
2
Turn left onto CT 53
436 ft
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto White Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
White Street
4
Continue on Newtown Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Newtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
6
Merge onto I 84
31 mi
·
37 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 691
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 691
9
Continue on CT 66
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
132 ft
·
3 sec
Toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
11
Merge onto CT 9; CT 17
13 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 9; CT 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
13
Continue on CT 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 82
14
Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154
190 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saybrook Road
15
Continue on CT 82; CT 154
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
16
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bridge Road
17
Continue on CT 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
18
Continue on CT 82
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
19
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 149
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
CT 149
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Danbury, CT · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Danbury, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Haddam, CT
The final approach into East Haddam, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.88 one way
$21.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.97 | $23.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.95 | $25.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
East Haddam, CT
Morning in East Haddam on Friday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m 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 Danbury, CT to East Haddam, CT covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, CT 9, I 691. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 miles from Danbury, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.88 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 67.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 3.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Danbury, CT and East Haddam, CT, road signs point toward New Haven and Haddam.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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