How far is East Haddam, CT from North Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from East Haddam, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.49 mi
01h 29m
Flight
60.25 mi
96.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.25 mi
Kilometers
96.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.49 mi
Kilometers
129.54 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in East Haddam
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Haddam
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive North Stamford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Haddam
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Woodbridge
CT

Town in Connecticut

From East Haddam
40.2 mi
00h 44m
To North Stamford
40.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Haddam and North Stamford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam and North Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1223 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road

    1850 ft · 31 sec · Saybrook Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    652 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 9 North

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto CT 66 West: Middletown

    46 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Meriden Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    736 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 137: High Ridge Road

    1946 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Haddam and North Stamford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
54.2 mi · 67%
CT 9 North
13.3 mi · 17%
Meriden Road
4.25 mi · 5%
Washington Street
2.63 mi · 3%
Saybrook Road
2.46 mi · 3%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

53.8 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 44m from East Haddam
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Haddam and Chance Rain Showers near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Haddam to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from East Haddam and 40.3 miles from North Stamford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Haddam and Chance Rain Showers near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodbridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbridge.

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

25 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Haddam and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 60.25 mi (96.96 km).

East Haddam

#1 East Haddam

City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population8,956
Coordinates41.4531500, -72.4612000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.461151, 41.453151)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.75 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.41
5.68 gal · 21.5 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.20 $22.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.66 $25.32
Premium $4.86 $13.80 $27.59
Diesel $6.00 $17.03 $34.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Haddam and North Stamford. The current time is 21:32:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.