How far is Haddam, CT from Old Saybrook, CT?

The driving distance from Haddam, CT to Old Saybrook, CT is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
16.77 mi
00h 20m
Flight
14.63 mi
23.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.63 mi
Kilometers
23.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.77 mi
Kilometers
26.99 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Saybrook
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM EDT
Return by in Haddam
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haddam
2026-04-23T11:13
Arrive Old Saybrook
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 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
Deep River
CT

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

From Haddam
8.4 mi
00h 10m
To Old Saybrook
8.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haddam and Old Saybrook.

  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

    1 mi · 3 min · Beaver Meadow Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward CT 9 South

    1339 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Old Saybrook

    1683 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Middlesex Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Middlesex Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    100 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
12.1 mi · 72%
Middlesex Turnpike
1.49 mi · 9%
Beaver Meadow Road
1.03 mi · 6%
Jail Hill Road
0.87 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.51 mi · 3%
Boston Post Road
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 South

Merge slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deep River
00h 10m from Haddam
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Haddam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haddam to Old Saybrook?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Deep River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Haddam and 8.4 miles from Old Saybrook.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Haddam is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Deep River

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

11 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

29 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

33 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haddam and Old Saybrook. Straight-line distance: 14.63 mi (23.54 km).

Haddam

#1 Haddam

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

Population8,150
Coordinates41.4773200, -72.5120300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Old Saybrook

#2 Old Saybrook

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

Population9,983
Coordinates41.2917700, -72.3762000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Station Hill Road (-72.512129, 41.477383)
End: Main Street (-72.37617, 41.291772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.63 $5.26
Premium $4.86 $2.87 $5.73
Diesel $6.00 $3.54 $7.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Haddam and Old Saybrook. The current time is 11:13:17.

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.