How far is Bridgeport, CT from East Haddam, CT?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to East Haddam, CT is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and East Haddam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and East Haddam.
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Start on Fairfield Avenue
1432 ft · 33 sec · Fairfield Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
1207 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
26.4 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street
1480 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Industrial Area, Wesleyan
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
40 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road
58 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road
1852 ft · 32 sec · Saybrook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Road
11 m · 1 sec · Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1049 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
53 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and East Haddam.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
26.4 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers near East Haddam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to East Haddam?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Bridgeport and 30 miles from East Haddam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers near East Haddam.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and East Haddam. Straight-line distance: 42.27 mi (68.02 km).
#1 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Haddam
City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 8,956 |
| Coordinates | 41.4531500, -72.4612000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Haddam (-72.4612, 41.45315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.40 | $18.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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