Origin
Fairfield, CT
Morning in Fairfield on Friday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, 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 26m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, CT
David Kanigan
East Haddam, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfield, CT to East Haddam, CT covers 58.8 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 I 95, Old Toll Road, Foxon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.47 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: 58.8 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 (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Fairfield, CT to East Haddam, CT covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m, 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 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Plain Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Mill Plain Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Mill Plain Road
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
Navigation decision point
7
23.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
8
26.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 80 East: North Branford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CT 80 East: North Branford
6
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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.
On the drive from Fairfield, CT to East Haddam, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Haddam along the way.
Haddam
55.2 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 22.8 mi | 31m |
| Old Toll Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Foxon Road | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Winthrop Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| CT 9 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Branford Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Deep River Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 91 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 22.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, CT and East Haddam, CT.
1
Start on US 1
186 ft
·
12 sec
·
Post Road
2
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mill Plain Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 North
4
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
31 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 48
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 91
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 8
Toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
490 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 80 East: North Branford
9
Turn straight onto CT 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on CT 80
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Foxon Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 80
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Toll Road
12
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
326 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Toll Road
13
Continue on CT 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Toll Road
14
Continue on CT 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Branford Road
15
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Deep River Road
16
Continue on CT 80
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Deep River Road
17
Continue on CT 80
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
18
Turn left onto CT 80
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Elm Street
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CT 9 North: Middletown
20
Merge onto CT 9
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 9
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 10
Toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
22
Continue on CT 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 82
23
Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154
190 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saybrook Road
24
Continue on CT 82; CT 154
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
25
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bridge Road
26
Continue on CT 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
27
Continue on CT 82
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
28
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 149
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
CT 149
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Fairfield, CT · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Fairfield, 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
$9.47 one way
$18.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.42 | $20.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
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
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
10:43 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
3 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
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 Fairfield, CT to East Haddam, CT covers 58.8 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 I 95, Old Toll Road, Foxon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Fairfield, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.47 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 58.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Mill Plain Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fairfield, CT to East Haddam, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Haddam along the way.
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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