How far is Meriden, CT from East Haddam, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to East Haddam, CT is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and East Haddam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and East Haddam.
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Start on West Main Street
602 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
3147 ft · 1 min · Lewis Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 691 East: Middletown
1541 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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5
Continue straight
7 mi · 12 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
40 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road
58 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road
1852 ft · 32 sec · Saybrook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Road
11 m · 1 sec · Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1049 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
53 m · 5 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 Meriden and East Haddam.
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
13.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Meriden and Partly Sunny near East Haddam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to East Haddam?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 13.7 miles from Meriden and 13.7 miles from East Haddam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meriden and Partly Sunny near East Haddam.
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 Meriden and East Haddam. Straight-line distance: 18.83 mi (30.31 km).
#1 Meriden
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 58,981 |
| Coordinates | 41.5381500, -72.8070400 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Haddam
City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 8,956 |
| Coordinates | 41.4531500, -72.4612000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Haddam (-72.4612, 41.45315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
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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