Origin
East Haddam, CT
Afternoon in East Haddam on Friday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Haddam, CT to Stamford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
84.6 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Stamford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Haddam, CT to Stamford, CT covers 84.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bridge Road, Saybrook Road, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 84.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 84.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bridge Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Haddam, CT to Stamford, CT is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Haddam, CT to Stamford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Road | — | — |
| Saybrook Road | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| CT 9 South | — | — |
| CT 80 | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| Winthrop Road | — | — |
| Stevenstown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam, CT and Stamford, CT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saybrook Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
16 ft
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
2.0 mi
·
2 min
7
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
8
Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9 South
9
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward CT 80: Deep River
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
CT 80: Deep River
11
Turn right onto Elm Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
12
Turn right onto Winthrop Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Winthrop Road
13
Turn left onto Stevenstown Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Stevenstown Road
14
Continue on Horse Hill Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Horse Hill Road
15
Take the ramp right toward I 95 South
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 95 South
16
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
18
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North State Street
19
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Atlantic Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.3 mi from East Haddam, CT · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from East Haddam, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stamford, CT
The final approach into Stamford, 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
$13.62 one way
$27.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.98 | $29.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.84 | $5.41 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Stamford, CT
Afternoon in Stamford on Friday
Local time
4:08 PM
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
2 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 26m 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 Stamford, CT covers 84.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bridge Road, Saybrook Road, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.3 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 $13.62 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.
The drive from East Haddam, CT to Stamford, CT is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Haddam, CT to Stamford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Haddam, CT to Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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