How far is Middletown, CT from Town of Haddam, CT?

The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Town of Haddam, CT is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
11.49 mi
00h 15m
Flight
8.49 mi
13.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.49 mi
Kilometers
13.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.49 mi
Kilometers
18.49 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Town of Haddam
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-15T04:33
Arrive Town of Haddam
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 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
5.7 mi
00h 07m
To Town of Haddam
5.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Town of 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

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Beaver Meadow Road

    1365 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Beaver Meadow Road

    681 ft · 26 sec · Beaver Meadow Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Town of 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
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
9.75 mi · 85%
CT 9 North
1.22 mi · 11%
Beaver Meadow Road
0.39 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 South

Merge slight left

9.73 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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higganum
00h 07m from Middletown
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Town of Haddam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 Middletown and 5.8 miles from Town of Haddam.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Town of 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 Town of Haddam. Straight-line distance: 8.49 mi (13.67 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Population46,013
Coordinates41.5623200, -72.6506500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Town of Haddam

Town of Haddam is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4676500, -72.5458500
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-72.65065, 41.56232)
End: Town of Haddam (-72.54585, 41.46765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.53 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.16
0.8 gal · 3.06 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.58 $3.16
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.78 $3.57
Premium $4.86 $1.94 $3.89
Diesel $6.00 $2.40 $4.80

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Town of Haddam. The current time is 04:33:35.

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.