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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Station Hill Road
23 m · 8 sec · Station Hill Road
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Continue on Jail Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Jail Hill Road
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Turn right onto Beaver Meadow Road
1 mi · 3 min · Beaver Meadow Road
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Take the ramp left toward CT 9 South
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Old Saybrook
1683 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Middlesex Turnpike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Middlesex Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
2362 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
100 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deep River.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haddam and Old Saybrook. Straight-line distance: 14.63 mi (23.54 km).
#1 Haddam
Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 8,150 |
| Coordinates | 41.4773200, -72.5120300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Saybrook
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 9,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.2917700, -72.3762000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.37617, 41.291772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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