How far is Meriden, CT from Haddam, CT?

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Haddam, CT is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
20.05 mi
00h 32m
Flight
15.83 mi
25.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.83 mi
Kilometers
25.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.05 mi
Kilometers
32.27 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haddam
Tue, Apr 21, 1:07 PM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Tue, Apr 21, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-04-21T12:35
Arrive Haddam
Tue, Apr 21, 1:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meriden
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
Middletown
CT

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

From Meriden
10 mi
00h 16m
To Haddam
10.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    602 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lewis Avenue

    3147 ft · 1 min · Lewis Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 691 East: Middletown

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven

    40 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward CT 154 South: Aircraft Road

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saybrook Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Saybrook Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Station Hill Road

    23 m · 8 sec · Station Hill Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Station Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 691 East
9.25 mi · 46%
Saybrook Road
5.22 mi · 26%
CT 9 South
4.19 mi · 21%
CT 154 South
0.68 mi · 3%
Lewis Avenue
0.6 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 691 East

Continue straight

6.97 mi · 00h 12m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 16m from Meriden
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meriden and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Haddam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Meriden and 10.1 miles from Haddam.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meriden and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Haddam.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

13 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Haddam. Straight-line distance: 15.83 mi (25.48 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Haddam

#2 Haddam

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

Population8,150
Coordinates41.4773200, -72.5120300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: Haddam (-72.51203, 41.47732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.16 $6.33
Premium $4.86 $3.45 $6.90
Diesel $6.00 $4.26 $8.52

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Meriden and Haddam. The current time is 12:35:05.

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.