Origin
New Britain, CT
Morning in New Britain on Thursday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to East Haddam, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Britain, CT
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East Haddam, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Britain, CT to East Haddam, CT covers 29 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Ellis Street, Columbus Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 29 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Britain, CT to East Haddam, CT is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Britain, CT to East Haddam, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Ellis Street | — | — |
| Columbus Boulevard | — | — |
| CT 82 | — | — |
| Saybrook Road | — | — |
| Bridge Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and East Haddam, CT.
1
Start on Whiting Street
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
Whiting Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Ellis Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ellis Street
4
Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
5
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
6
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
28 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
8
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saybrook Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Saybrook Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bridge Road
12
Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
13
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
14
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
174 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Thursday
Local time
11:51 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
19 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
38m 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 New Britain, CT to East Haddam, CT covers 29 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Ellis Street, Columbus Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from New Britain, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.67 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.
The drive from New Britain, CT to East Haddam, CT is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Britain, CT to East Haddam, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Britain, CT to East Haddam, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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