Origin
East Haddam, CT
Morning in East Haddam on Saturday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Haddam, CT to New Haven, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Haddam, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Haddam, CT to New Haven, CT covers 35.5 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Toll Road, Foxon Road, Winthrop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on Old Toll Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 35.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Toll Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near CT 82.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (CT 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.4 miles (US 5 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CT 82
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 82 toward CT 9 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 9 South
5
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CT 80: Deep River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward CT 80: Deep River
7
33.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 5 / State Street
Turn left onto US 5 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
34.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Trumbull Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward Trumbull Street
6
35.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Toll Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Foxon Road | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Winthrop Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| CT 82 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Branford Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| CT 9 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Deep River Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Toll Road
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on CT 149
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CT 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
3
Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154
178 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saybrook Road
4
Continue on CT 82; CT 154
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
5
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
CT 82
6
Continue on CT 82
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 82
7
Take the ramp onto CT 82
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
CT 82
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 82
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 82
Toward CT 9 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CT 9
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 9
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 80: Deep River
11
Turn right onto CT 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
12
Turn right onto CT 80
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
13
Continue on CT 80
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Deep River Road
14
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Branford Road
15
Continue on CT 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Branford Road
16
Continue on CT 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Toll Road
17
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
332 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Toll Road
18
Continue on CT 80
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Toll Road
19
Continue on CT 80
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Foxon Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on CT 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxon Boulevard
21
Continue on CT 80
490 ft
·
8 sec
·
Middletown Avenue
22
Continue on CT 17; CT 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Avenue
23
Turn right onto Ferry Street
403 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ferry Street
24
Turn left onto US 5
362 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto Warren Place
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Warren Place
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 91 South
27
Merge onto I 91
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 91
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 3
Toward Trumbull Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto Trumbull Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Trumbull Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn left onto Temple Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Temple Street
31
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grove Street
32
Turn sharp left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Street
33
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from East Haddam, CT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from East Haddam, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Haven, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Haven, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.71 one way
$11.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Old Toll Road
(7.3 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
New Haven, CT
Morning in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Madison, CT
18 mi in
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
55m 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 East Haddam, CT to New Haven, CT covers 35.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Toll Road, Foxon Road, Winthrop Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from East Haddam, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.71 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 is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (CT 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.4 miles (US 5 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Haddam, CT to New Haven, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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