How far is Haddam, CT from Clinton, CT?

The driving distance from Haddam, CT to Clinton, CT is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.7 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.74 mi
22.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.74 mi
Kilometers
22.12 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.7 mi
Kilometers
25.27 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Haddam
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haddam
2026-04-15T08:05
Arrive Clinton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Haddam
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Killingworth
CT

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Haddam
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To Clinton
7.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Haddam and Clinton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haddam and Clinton.

  1. 1

    Start on Station Hill Road

    23 m · 8 sec · Station Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Jail Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jail Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beaver Meadow Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Beaver Meadow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Meadow Road

    598 ft · 24 sec · Beaver Meadow Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Killingworth Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Killingworth Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Higganum Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Higganum Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clinton Road

    45 m · 2 sec · Clinton Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Clinton Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Killingworth Turnpike

    3 mi · 5 min · Killingworth Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on High Street

    1 km · 1 min · High Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hull Street

    147 m · 17 sec · Hull Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    34 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haddam and Clinton.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Higganum Road
4.09 mi · 26%
Beaver Meadow Road
3.58 mi · 23%
Killingworth Turnpike
2.99 mi · 19%
Clinton Road
2.29 mi · 15%
Killingworth Road
1.09 mi · 7%
Jail Hill Road
0.87 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Higganum Road

Continue on Higganum Road

4.09 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Killingworth
00h 13m from Haddam
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Haddam and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haddam to Clinton?

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Killingworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Haddam and 7.9 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Haddam and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Killingworth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Killingworth, 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 Killingworth.

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

17 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

28 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haddam and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 13.74 mi (22.12 km).

Haddam

#1 Haddam

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population8,150
Coordinates41.4773200, -72.5120300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Clinton

#2 Clinton

Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,881
Coordinates41.2787100, -72.5275900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Station Hill Road (-72.512129, 41.477383)
End: West Main Street (-72.527598, 41.278647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.34
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.17 $4.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.45 $4.90
Premium $4.86 $2.67 $5.34
Diesel $6.00 $3.30 $6.60

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Haddam and Clinton. The current time is 08:05:28.

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.