Origin
Haddam, CT
Late night in Haddam on Friday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haddam, CT to Waterbury, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
This 33.8-mile drive from Haddam to Waterbury, Connecticut, is a manageable 49-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-691 and I-84, with a portion on Saybrook Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Northeast region. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience both highway speeds and potentially some slower sections. Given its short duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day without the need for an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 57% of your travel on highways like I-691 and I-84. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles on I-691, offering a good period of consistent speed. As you transition between these main roads and Saybrook Road, you'll notice a change in pace. This blend of interstate cruising and potentially more varied local road conditions defines the driving personality, keeping things interesting without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 691 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 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 CT 154 / Saybrook Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 154 / Saybrook Road
Turn right onto CT 154 / Saybrook Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 8B
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 691 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| I 84 | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Saybrook Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| CT 9 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Meriden Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Meadow Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 691
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haddam, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on Station Hill Road
74 ft
·
10 sec
·
Station Hill Road
2
Turn right onto CT 154
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
CT 9
6
Turn left
150 ft
·
3 sec
Toward CT 66 West: Middletown
7
Continue on Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 66
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Meriden Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 691
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 691
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8B
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
11
Merge onto I 84
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 21
Toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Meadow Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Meadow Street
14
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Haddam, CT · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Haddam, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waterbury, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Waterbury, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Waterbury, CT
Late night in Waterbury on Friday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
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
49m 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 Waterbury, CT covers 33.8 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 691, I 84, Saybrook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 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 $5.44 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Haddam, CT to Waterbury, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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