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Trip from East Hampton, CT to Town of Haddam, CT

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

29m

Distance

17.7 mi

29 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

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

East Hampton, CT

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Downtown Town of Haddam, CT, CT

Town of Haddam, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Hampton, CT to Town of Haddam, CT covers 17.7 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CT 9, Young Street, East Haddam Moodus Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.85 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

8.9 miles from East Hampton, 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 East Hampton, CT to Town of Haddam, CT covers 17.7 miles and takes about 29m, 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 16 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 4.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CT 196 / Skinner Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CT 196 / Skinner Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (CT 82; CT 154 / Saybrook Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (CT 82): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CT 196 / Skinner Street

Turn right onto CT 196 / Skinner Street

Navigation decision point

4
10.8 mi into trip | ~20m in | CT 82; CT 154 / Saybrook Road

Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154 / Saybrook Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
11.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | CT 82

Enter roundabout onto CT 82

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8
13.2 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1 Toward CT 9 North
3
13.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | CT 9

Merge onto CT 9

Merge point - match speed before joining

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CT 9 4.1 mi 4m
Young Street 3.7 mi 6m
East Haddam Moodus Road 2.4 mi 5m
CT 82 2.1 mi 3m
Leesville Road 1.7 mi 3m
Main Street 1.1 mi 2m
Skinner Street 0.7 mi 1m
Bridge Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: CT 9 — 4.1 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, CT and Town of Haddam, CT.

1

Start on Main Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto CT 196

0.7 mi · 1 min · Skinner Street
3

Continue on CT 196

3.7 mi · 6 min · Young Street
4

Turn straight onto CT 151

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Moodus Road
5

Continue on CT 151

1.7 mi · 3 min · Leesville Road
6

Turn straight onto CT 149

2.4 mi · 5 min · East Haddam Moodus Road
7

Continue on CT 149

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
8

Continue on CT 82

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bridge Road
9

Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154

178 ft · 3 sec · Saybrook Road
10

Continue on CT 82; CT 154

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Saybrook Road
11

Enter roundabout onto CT 82

15 ft · 0 sec · CT 82
12

Continue on CT 82

2.0 mi · 2 min · CT 82
13

Take the ramp onto CT 82

0.1 mi · 16 sec · CT 82
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 1 Toward CT 9 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto CT 9

4.1 mi · 4 min · CT 9
16

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 8.9 miles from East Hampton, CT, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.1 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 17.7 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.9 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 26m

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 East Hampton, 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 East Hampton, CT

This is one driving day of about 17.7 miles and 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Hampton, 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 4.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.9 mi from East Hampton, CT · 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

9 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.9 miles from East Hampton, 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

$2.85 one way

$5.70 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.14 $6.27
premium $4.86 $3.39 $6.78
diesel $5.61 $3.91 $7.82

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: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.55 $0.71
EV Truck/SUV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

East Hampton, CT

Morning in East Hampton on Wednesday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Town of Haddam, CT

Morning in Town of Haddam on Wednesday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

9 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

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 East Hampton, CT to Town of Haddam, CT covers 17.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, Young Street, East Haddam Moodus Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from East Hampton, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 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 straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CT 196 / Skinner Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (CT 82; CT 154 / Saybrook Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (CT 82): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from East Hampton, CT to Town of Haddam, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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