How far is Haddam, CT from Portland, CT?
The driving distance from Haddam, CT to Portland, CT is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haddam and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haddam and Portland.
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Start on Station Hill Road
23 m · 10 sec · Station Hill Road
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Turn right onto Saybrook Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Saybrook Road
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Take the ramp slight left
603 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 9 North: New Britain
1878 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Saint John's Square
1052 ft · 33 sec · Saint John's Square
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
60 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haddam and Portland.
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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Haddam and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haddam to Portland?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 5.7 miles from Haddam and 5.8 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Haddam and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Higganum
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 Higganum.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haddam and Portland. Straight-line distance: 9.37 mi (15.08 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 Portland
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,213 |
| Coordinates | 41.5728800, -72.6406500 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: CT 17 (-72.640606, 41.572826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
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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