How far is Essex, CT from Moodus, CT?
The driving distance from Essex, CT to Moodus, CT is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Moodus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Moodus.
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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 right to continue on Norwich Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Norwich Road
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Turn left onto Town Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Town Street
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Continue on Plains Road
1816 ft · 38 sec · Plains Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Haddam Moodus Road
25 m · 2 sec · East Haddam Moodus Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Haddam Moodus Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Moodus.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Essex and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moodus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Moodus?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Essex and 7.5 miles from Moodus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Essex and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moodus.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Moodus. Straight-line distance: 10.77 mi (17.34 km).
#1 Essex
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,634 |
| Coordinates | 41.3534300, -72.3906400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moodus
Census designated place
| Population | 1,413 |
| Coordinates | 41.5028800, -72.4500900 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moodus (-72.45009, 41.50288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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