How far is Dalton, PA from East Haddam, CT?
The driving distance from Dalton, PA to East Haddam, CT is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Orange County, New York state, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and East Haddam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and East Haddam.
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Start on the route
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Turnpike Road
9 m · 6 sec · South Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Abington Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Abington Road
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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
93 m · 7 sec · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 East, PATP South, I 476 South: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
2218 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
692 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford
129.1 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury
32.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden
2821 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 12 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 Dalton and East Haddam.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford
129 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dalton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near East Haddam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to East Haddam?
The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Balmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Dalton and 105.5 miles from East Haddam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.36 one way or $60.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Dalton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near East Haddam.
Stop Ideas Near Balmville
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 Balmville.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and East Haddam. Straight-line distance: 169.57 mi (272.89 km).
#1 Dalton
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 41.5342400, -75.7360300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $30.36 | $60.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.17 | $68.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.81 | $73.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $44.43 | $88.86 |
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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