How far is Haddam, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from Haddam, CT to Meriden, CT is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.38 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.83 mi
25.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.83 mi
Kilometers
25.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.38 mi
Kilometers
40.84 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Tue, May 5, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Haddam
Tue, May 5, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haddam
2026-05-05T03:42
Arrive Meriden
Tue, May 5, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

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

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
Middletown
CT

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

From Haddam
9.8 mi
00h 14m
To Meriden
15.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 18 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Station Hill Road

    23 m · 10 sec · Station Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saybrook Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Saybrook Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    603 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 9 North: New Britain

    1878 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto CT 66 West: Middletown

    46 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Meriden Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Meriden

    819 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Street

    650 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Camp Street

    726 ft · 28 sec · Camp Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Colony Street

    2118 ft · 49 sec · Colony Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1196 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    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 Meriden.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meriden Road
6.05 mi · 24%
Saybrook Road
5.33 mi · 21%
CT 9 North
4.63 mi · 18%
Washington Street
2.63 mi · 10%
Colony Street
0.4 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saybrook Road

Turn right onto Saybrook Road

5.22 mi · 00h 09m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 14m from Haddam
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Haddam and Sunny near Meriden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Haddam and 15.6 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Haddam and Sunny near Meriden.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

13 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haddam and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 15.83 mi (25.48 km).

Haddam

#1 Haddam

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

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

#2 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Station Hill Road (-72.512129, 41.477383)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.10
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.55 $7.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.01 $8.02
Premium $4.86 $4.37 $8.74
Diesel $6.00 $5.40 $10.79

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Haddam and Meriden. The current time is 03:42:28.

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.