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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Atlantic Street
662 ft · 18 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1460 ft · 57 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
1703 ft · 49 sec · Grove Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
680 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford
149 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard
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Continue on Foxon Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road
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Continue on Old Toll Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road
100 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road
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Continue on North Branford Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deep River Road
45 m · 3 sec · Deep River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Deep River Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Deep River Road
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Continue on Winthrop Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Winthrop Road
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward CT 9 North: Middletown
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road
58 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road
1852 ft · 32 sec · Saybrook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Road
11 m · 1 sec · Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1049 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
53 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Haven.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and East Haddam. Straight-line distance: 62.42 mi (100.45 km).
#1 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Haddam
City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 8,956 |
| Coordinates | 41.4531500, -72.4612000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Haddam (-72.4612, 41.45315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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