How far is Essex, CT from East Hampton, CT?
The driving distance from Essex, CT to East Hampton, CT is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and East Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and East Hampton.
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Start on Pratt Street
31 m · 6 sec · Pratt Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · West Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · West Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Methodist Hill
117 m · 11 sec · Methodist Hill
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Continue on Prospect Street
108 m · 10 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on West Avenue
2630 ft · 1 min · West Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CT 9 North
1493 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
1377 ft · 34 sec
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Haddam Moodus Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Haddam Moodus Road
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Turn slight left onto Leesville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Leesville Road
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Continue on Moodus Road
2006 ft · 40 sec · Moodus Road
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Turn slight right onto Young Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · Young Street
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Continue on Skinner Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Skinner Street
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Continue on Main Street
769 ft · 19 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 Essex and East Hampton.
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.
CT 9 North
Merge slight right
6.36 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Essex and Rain Showers Likely near East Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to East Hampton?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Haddam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Essex and 10.5 miles from East Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Essex and Rain Showers Likely near East Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near East Haddam
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 East Haddam.
Old Saybrook station
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 16.43 mi (26.44 km).
#1 Essex
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,634 |
| Coordinates | 41.3534300, -72.3906400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Hampton
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.5759300, -72.5025900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.502723, 41.575869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.95 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
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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