Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haddam, CT
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Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
The drive from Haddam, CT to Middletown, CT covers 10.1 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saybrook Road, CT 9, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Saybrook Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Haddam, CT to Middletown, CT covers 10.1 miles and takes about 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 early in the drive near CT 154 / Saybrook Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 154 / Saybrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles (CT 9): Merge point - match speed before joining.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto CT 154 / Saybrook Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto CT 9
Merge point - match speed before joining
Turn left toward CT 66 West: Middletown
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saybrook Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| CT 9 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Station Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haddam, CT and Middletown, CT.
Start on Station Hill Road
Turn right onto CT 154
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CT 9
Turn left
Continue on Washington Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Haddam on Friday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Middletown on Friday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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