Origin
West Hartford, CT
Evening in West Hartford on Sunday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to Haddam, CT
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hartford, CT
David Kanigan
Haddam, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from West Hartford to Haddam, you can expect a straightforward 30.3-mile trip that takes about 42 minutes to complete. This drive fits perfectly into a single day, as it is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize CT 9, along with Saybrook Road and South Main Street, to navigate between these two Connecticut locations. With a fuel budget of approximately $5, the trip is highly economical for a short-distance commute. Since both the origin and destination are situated within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar regional environment throughout the entire journey.
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
15.1 miles from West Hartford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 71% of your travel time spent on faster thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on CT 9, which includes a longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.5 miles. While the highway segment provides a consistent pace, the drive eventually transitions into the local flavor of South Main Street and Saybrook Road. You should prepare for a mix of high-speed transit and the more measured pace of local roads as you approach Haddam. It is a practical, efficient drive that prioritizes speed over winding secondary backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 20.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and Saybrook Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 84; US 6
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
3.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 South: New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39A
Toward CT 9 South: New Britain
5
24.4 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the exit toward CT 154 South: Aircraft Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 19
Toward CT 154 South: Aircraft Road
4
30.3 mi into trip
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~42m in
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Station Hill Road
Turn left onto Station Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from West Hartford, CT to Haddam, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Britain along the way.
New Britain
3.3 mi in
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~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 20.5 mi | 24m |
| Saybrook Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Station Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 20.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Haddam, CT.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
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North Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
4
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 39A
Toward CT 9 South: New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 39A
Toward CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain
7
Continue on CT 9
20 mi
·
24 min
·
CT 9
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward CT 154 South: Aircraft Road
9
Turn right onto CT 154
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Saybrook Road
10
Turn left onto Station Hill Road
74 ft
·
8 sec
·
Station Hill Road
11
Arrive at destination
Station Hill Road
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 42-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about complex stop planning since there are zero formal stops required to complete the journey. Keep your fuel budget of $5 in mind, though the short distance makes it unlikely you will need to refuel mid-route. One concrete tip for this drive is to monitor traffic patterns specifically on CT 9, as that 20.5-mile stretch will dictate the majority of your travel time. Enjoy the ease of a drive that gets you from West Hartford to Haddam in under an hour.
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 15.1 miles from West Hartford, CT, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.5 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 30.3 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.1 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haddam, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Hartford, 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 West Hartford, CT
This is one driving day of about 30.3 miles and 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Hartford, 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 20.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from West Hartford, CT · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from West Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Haddam, CT
The final approach into 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 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
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| premium | $4.83 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Evening in Haddam on Sunday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
15 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
28 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
42m 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 West Hartford, CT to Haddam, CT covers 30.3 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, Saybrook Road, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from West Hartford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.85 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 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West Hartford, CT to Haddam, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Britain along the way.
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