How far is Portland, CT from Moodus, CT?
The driving distance from Portland, CT to Moodus, CT is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Moodus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Moodus.
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Start on the route
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marlborough Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street
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Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road
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Turn right onto Middle Haddam Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Middle Haddam Road
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Continue on Moodus Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Moodus Road
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Continue on Leesville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Leesville Road
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Turn slight left onto Moodus Leesville Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Moodus Leesville Road
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Turn slight left onto East Haddam Moodus Road
1403 ft · 28 sec · East Haddam Moodus Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Haddam Moodus Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Moodus.
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.
Portland-Cobalt Road
Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 00h 07m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moodus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Moodus?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
East Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Portland and 6.6 miles from Moodus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Portland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moodus.
Stop Ideas Near East Hampton
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 East Hampton.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Moodus. Straight-line distance: 10.98 mi (17.67 km).
#1 Portland
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,213 |
| Coordinates | 41.5728800, -72.6406500 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moodus
Census designated place
| Population | 1,413 |
| Coordinates | 41.5028800, -72.4500900 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moodus (-72.45009, 41.50288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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