Origin
Haddam, CT
Late night in Haddam on Wednesday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haddam, CT to Portland, CT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haddam, CT to Portland, CT covers 11.5 miles and takes about 19m 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, Main 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 $1.85 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
5.7 miles from Haddam, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Haddam, CT to Portland, CT covers 11.5 miles and takes about 19m, 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 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saybrook Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 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 early in the drive near CT 154 / Saybrook Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CT 154 / Saybrook Road
Turn right onto CT 154 / Saybrook Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
3
5.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
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CT 9
Merge onto CT 9
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
10.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
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CT 17 / Saint John's Square
Turn left onto CT 17 / Saint John's Square
Navigation decision point
3
10.5 mi into trip
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~17m in
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CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street
Turn right onto CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saybrook Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| CT 9 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Saint John's Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CT 17 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Station Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saybrook Road
— 5.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haddam, CT and Portland, CT.
1
Start on Station Hill Road
74 ft
·
10 sec
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Station Hill Road
2
Turn right onto CT 154
5.2 mi
·
9 min
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Saybrook Road
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
5
Merge onto CT 9
4.6 mi
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6 min
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CT 9
6
Turn left onto CT 17
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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Saint John's Square
7
Turn right onto CT 17; CT 66
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
8
Take the exit onto CT 17; CT 66
196 ft
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4 sec
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CT 17; CT 66
9
Arrive at destination
CT 17; CT 66
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 5.7 miles from Haddam, CT, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.2 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 11.5 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.7 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Haddam, 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 Haddam, CT
This is one driving day of about 11.5 miles and 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Haddam, 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 Saybrook Road for about 5.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.7 mi from Haddam, CT · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.7 miles from Haddam, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Portland, CT
The final approach into Portland, 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 Portland, 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
$1.85 one way
$3.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Portland, CT
Late night in Portland on Wednesday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
6 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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 Haddam, CT to Portland, CT covers 11.5 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saybrook Road, CT 9, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Haddam, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.85 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 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Haddam, CT to Portland, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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