How far is Town of Haddam, CT from Old Saybrook, CT?

The driving distance from Town of Haddam, CT to Old Saybrook, CT is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
17.59 mi
00h 20m
Flight
15 mi
24.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15 mi
Kilometers
24.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.59 mi
Kilometers
28.31 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Saybrook
Wed, Apr 15, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Town of Haddam
Wed, Apr 15, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Town of Haddam
2026-04-15T02:51
Arrive Old Saybrook
Wed, Apr 15, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Town of Haddam
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
Chester
CT

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

From Town of Haddam
8.8 mi
00h 10m
To Old Saybrook
8.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Town of Haddam and Old Saybrook.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3208 ft · 42 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 81: Higganum

    788 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Killingworth Road

    1026 ft · 23 sec · Killingworth Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward CT 9 South

    2333 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Old Saybrook

    1683 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Middlesex Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Middlesex Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    100 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Town of Haddam and Old Saybrook.

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
13.9 mi · 79%
Middlesex Turnpike
1.49 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.51 mi · 3%
Boston Post Road
0.42 mi · 2%
CT 154
0.32 mi · 2%
Killingworth Road
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 South

Merge slight left

13.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 10m from Town of Haddam
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Town of Haddam and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Old Saybrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Town of Haddam and 8.8 miles from Old Saybrook.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Town of Haddam and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Old Saybrook.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

13 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

30 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

33 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Town of Haddam and Old Saybrook. Straight-line distance: 15 mi (24.14 km).

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#1 Town of Haddam

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

Population0
Coordinates41.4676500, -72.5458500
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Old Saybrook

#2 Old Saybrook

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

Population9,983
Coordinates41.2917700, -72.3762000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: CT 9 North (-72.546398, 41.46689)
End: Main Street (-72.37617, 41.291772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.86 $3.01 $6.02
Diesel $6.00 $3.72 $7.44

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 Town of Haddam and Old Saybrook. The current time is 02:51:45.

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.