How far is Middletown, CT from Haddam, CT?

The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Haddam, CT is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
10.23 mi
00h 16m
Flight
9.27 mi
14.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.27 mi
Kilometers
14.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.23 mi
Kilometers
16.46 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haddam
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Haddam
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Higganum
CT

Village in the United States

From Middletown
5.1 mi
00h 08m
To Haddam
5.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    704 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

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

    40 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward CT 154 South: Aircraft Road

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Saybrook Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Saybrook Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Station Hill Road

    23 m · 8 sec · Station Hill Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Station Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saybrook Road
5.22 mi · 51%
CT 9 South
4.19 mi · 41%
CT 154 South
0.68 mi · 7%
Washington Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Station Hill Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higganum
00h 08m from Middletown
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Middletown and Rain Showers Likely near Haddam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 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 5.1 miles from Middletown and 5.1 miles from Haddam.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Middletown and Rain Showers Likely near Haddam.

Stop Ideas Near Higganum

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

21 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

23 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

27 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Haddam. Straight-line distance: 9.27 mi (14.92 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Population46,013
Coordinates41.5623200, -72.6506500
Altitude12
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: Middletown (-72.65065, 41.56232)
End: Haddam (-72.51203, 41.47732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.37 L · about $1.42
Round trip
$2.84
0.72 gal · 2.74 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.42 $2.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.60 $3.21
Premium $4.86 $1.75 $3.50
Diesel $6.00 $2.16 $4.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Haddam. The current time is 05:02:08.

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.