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Trip from Town of Haddam, CT to East Hampton, CT

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

28m

Distance

18.9 mi

30 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Town of Haddam, CT, CT

Town of Haddam, CT

David Kanigan

town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

East Hampton, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Town of Haddam, CT to East Hampton, CT covers 18.9 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CT 9, Portland-Cobalt Road, West High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.04 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

9.4 miles from Town of Haddam, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Town of Haddam, CT to East Hampton, CT covers 18.9 miles and takes about 28m, 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.
CT 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 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 around 9.1 miles in near CT 17 / Saint John's Square.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (CT 17 / Saint John's Square): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (CT 17; CT 66): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
9.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | CT 17 / Saint John's Square

Turn left onto CT 17 / Saint John's Square

Navigation decision point

3
9.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street

Turn right onto CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
10.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | CT 17; CT 66

Take the exit onto CT 17; CT 66

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
10.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street

Merge onto CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
18.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CT 9 9.1 mi 11m
Portland-Cobalt Road 4.2 mi 7m
West High Street 3.1 mi 3m
Main Street 1.4 mi 3m
Marlborough Street 0.8 mi 1m
Saint John's Square 0.2 mi <1m
CT 17 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CT 9 — 9.1 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Town of Haddam, CT and East Hampton, CT.

1

Start on CT 9

9.1 mi · 11 min · CT 9
2

Turn left onto CT 17

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Saint John's Square
3

Turn right onto CT 17; CT 66

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Take the exit onto CT 17; CT 66

358 ft · 8 sec · CT 17; CT 66
5

Merge onto CT 17; CT 66

0.8 mi · 1 min · Marlborough Street
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on CT 17; CT 66

4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on CT 66

3.1 mi · 3 min · West High Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
9

Arrive at destination

Main Street

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 9.4 miles from Town of Haddam, CT, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.1 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 18.9 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 9.4 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Town of 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 Town of Haddam, CT

This is one driving day of about 18.9 miles and 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Town of 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 CT 9 for about 9.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.4 mi from Town of Haddam, CT · 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

9 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.4 miles from Town of Haddam, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Hampton, CT

The final approach into East Hampton, 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 Hampton, 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

$3.04 one way

$6.09 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.35 $6.70
premium $4.86 $3.62 $7.24
diesel $5.61 $4.17 $8.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.91
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.65 $1.21

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Town of Haddam, CT

Late night in Town of Haddam on Wednesday

Local time

5:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Hampton, CT

Late night in East Hampton on Wednesday

Local time

5:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

9 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

28m 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 Town of Haddam, CT to East Hampton, CT covers 18.9 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, Portland-Cobalt Road, West High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Town of Haddam, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.04 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 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (CT 17 / Saint John's Square): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (CT 17; CT 66): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Town of Haddam, CT to East Hampton, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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