Origin
New Haven, CT
Morning in New Haven on Thursday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, CT to Haddam, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, CT
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Haddam, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Haven, CT to Haddam, CT covers 35.7 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grove Street, Tower Parkway, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 53m drive with frequent turns across 35.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grove 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 Haven, CT to Haddam, CT is easy. At 53m 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 Haven, CT to Haddam, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Street | — | — |
| Tower Parkway | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| Dixwell Avenue | — | — |
| CT 15 North | — | — |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Industrial Area | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Grove Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Haddam, CT.
1
Start on College Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn left onto Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Grove Street
3
Continue on Tower Parkway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tower Parkway
4
Turn right onto Broadway
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
5
Turn slight right onto Dixwell Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixwell Avenue
6
Take the ramp right toward CT 15 North: Hartford
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
CT 15 North: Hartford
7
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Keep slight right to continue on Industrial Area, Wesleyan
246 ft
·
7 sec
·
Industrial Area, Wesleyan
10
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
11
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
12
Merge slight left
5.7 mi
·
9 min
13
Take the ramp slight right toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
14
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
5 min
15
Take the exit straight toward CT 154 South: Aircraft Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 154 South: Aircraft Road
16
Turn right onto Saybrook Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Saybrook Road
17
Turn left onto Station Hill Road
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
Station Hill Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from New Haven, CT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from New Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Haddam, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Haddam, 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
$5.75 one way
$11.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
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
Haddam, CT
Morning in Haddam on Thursday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
18 mi in
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
53m 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 Haven, CT to Haddam, CT covers 35.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grove Street, Tower Parkway, Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from New Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.75 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 Haven, CT to Haddam, CT is easy. At 53m 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 Haven, CT to Haddam, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Haven, CT to Haddam, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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