How far is Old Saybrook, CT from Essex, CT?
The driving distance from Old Saybrook, CT to Essex, CT is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Saybrook and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Saybrook and Essex.
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Start on Main Street
2061 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road
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Continue on Middlesex Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Middlesex Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Middlesex Turnpike
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2074 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
671 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on West Avenue
106 m · 10 sec · West Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
55 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
37 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Pratt Street
34 m · 5 sec · Pratt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pratt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Saybrook and Essex.
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.
Middlesex Turnpike
At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Turnpike
1.75 mi · 00h 03m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Saybrook to Essex?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Old Lyme is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Old Saybrook and 2.5 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Old Lyme
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 Old Lyme.
Old Saybrook station
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Mystic station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Saybrook and Essex. Straight-line distance: 4.32 mi (6.96 km).
#1 Old Saybrook
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 9,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.2917700, -72.3762000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,634 |
| Coordinates | 41.3534300, -72.3906400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex (-72.39064, 41.35343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.67 | $1.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.76 | $1.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.83 | $1.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
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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