How far is Stamford, CT from East Haddam, CT?

The driving distance from Stamford, CT to East Haddam, CT is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.5 mi
01h 50m
Flight
62.42 mi
100.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.42 mi
Kilometers
100.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.5 mi
Kilometers
121.51 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Haddam
Wed, Apr 15, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Stamford
Wed, Apr 15, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stamford
2026-04-15T07:00
Arrive East Haddam
Wed, Apr 15, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stamford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Haven
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Stamford
37.7 mi
00h 55m
To East Haddam
37.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and East Haddam.

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Street

    662 ft · 18 sec · Atlantic Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1460 ft · 57 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    1703 ft · 49 sec · Grove Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford

    680 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford

    149 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Foxon Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Toll Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road

    100 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Branford Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deep River Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Deep River Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Deep River Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Deep River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Winthrop Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Winthrop Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp sharp left toward CT 9 North: Middletown

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road

    58 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road

    1852 ft · 32 sec · Saybrook Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Bridge Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1049 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
39.2 mi · 52%
Old Toll Road
7.34 mi · 10%
Foxon Road
7.27 mi · 10%
CT 9 North
3.58 mi · 5%
Winthrop Road
3.36 mi · 4%
I 91 North
2.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

38.8 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Haven
00h 55m from Stamford
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stamford and Chance Rain Showers near East Haddam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stamford to East Haddam?

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Stamford and 37.8 miles from East Haddam.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stamford and Chance Rain Showers near East Haddam.

Stop Ideas Near West Haven

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

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

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Union Station

4 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

23 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

32 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and East Haddam. Straight-line distance: 62.42 mi (100.45 km).

Stamford

#1 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
East Haddam

#2 East Haddam

City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population8,956
Coordinates41.4531500, -72.4612000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Stamford (-73.53873, 41.05343)
End: East Haddam (-72.4612, 41.45315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.53
Round trip
$21.07
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.53 $21.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.90 $23.80
Premium $4.86 $12.97 $25.94
Diesel $6.00 $16.01 $32.02

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 Stamford and East Haddam. The current time is 07:00:06.

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.