How far is Haddam, CT from Middletown, CT?

The driving distance from Haddam, CT to Middletown, CT is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
10.14 mi
00h 13m
Flight
9.27 mi
14.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.27 mi
Kilometers
14.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.14 mi
Kilometers
16.32 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Tue, May 5, 3:57 AM EDT
Return by in Haddam
Tue, May 5, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haddam
2026-05-05T03:43
Arrive Middletown
Tue, May 5, 3:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 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
Higganum
CT

Village in the United States

From Haddam
5.1 mi
00h 06m
To Middletown
5.1 mi
00h 06m

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
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    704 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saybrook Road
5.33 mi · 53%
CT 9 North
4.63 mi · 46%
Washington Street
0.13 mi · 1%
CT 66 West
0.03 mi
Station Hill Road
0.01 mi
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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higganum
00h 06m from Haddam
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Haddam and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Higganum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Haddam and 5.1 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Higganum

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

21 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

23 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

27 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haddam and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 9.27 mi (14.92 km).

Haddam

#1 Haddam

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

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

#2 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Population46,013
Coordinates41.5623200, -72.6506500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Station Hill Road (-72.512129, 41.477383)
End: Washington Street (-72.65071, 41.562432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.35 L · about $1.42
Round trip
$2.84
0.72 gal · 2.7 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.42 $2.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.60 $3.21
Premium $4.86 $1.75 $3.50
Diesel $6.00 $2.16 $4.32

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 Middletown. The current time is 03:43:50.

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.