Origin
Stamford, CT
Afternoon in Stamford on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stamford, CT to East Haddam, CT
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
75.5 mi
122 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stamford, CT
MART PRODUCTION
East Haddam, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Stamford, CT to East Haddam, CT covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Old Toll Road, Foxon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.09 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
37.8 miles from Stamford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 50m highway drive covering 75.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Old Toll Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.8 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Old Toll Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 75.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
39.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
8
42.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
6
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 80 East: North Branford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CT 80 East: North Branford
6
71.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 38.8 mi | 52m |
| Old Toll Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Foxon Road | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Winthrop Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| CT 9 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Branford Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Deep River Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 91 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 38.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford, CT and East Haddam, CT.
1
Start on Atlantic Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Atlantic Street
2
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Grove Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5
Merge onto I 95
39 mi
·
52 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 48
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 91
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 91
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 8
Toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
490 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 80 East: North Branford
10
Turn straight onto CT 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CT 80
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Foxon Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CT 80
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Toll Road
13
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
326 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Toll Road
14
Continue on CT 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Toll Road
15
Continue on CT 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Branford Road
16
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Deep River Road
17
Continue on CT 80
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Deep River Road
18
Continue on CT 80
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
19
Turn left onto CT 80
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Elm Street
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CT 9 North: Middletown
21
Merge onto CT 9
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 9
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 10
Toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
23
Continue on CT 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 82
24
Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154
190 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saybrook Road
25
Continue on CT 82; CT 154
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
26
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bridge Road
27
Continue on CT 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
28
Continue on CT 82
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
29
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 149
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
30
Arrive at destination
CT 149
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 37.8 miles from Stamford, CT, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 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 75.5 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.8 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Haddam, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stamford, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Stamford, CT
This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stamford, 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 I 95 for about 38.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.8 mi from Stamford, CT · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 75.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Stamford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Haddam, CT
The final approach into East Haddam, 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 East Haddam, 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
$12.09 one way
$24.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $13.25 | $26.50 |
| premium | $4.83 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.77 | $33.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Old Toll Road
(7.3 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in East Haddam on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
1h 50m 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 Stamford, CT to East Haddam, CT covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Old Toll Road, Foxon Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.8 miles from Stamford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.09 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 75.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Stamford, CT to East Haddam, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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