How far is Town of Haddam, CT from Portland, CT?

The driving distance from Town of Haddam, CT to Portland, CT is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
10.31 mi
00h 11m
Flight
8.77 mi
14.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.77 mi
Kilometers
14.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.31 mi
Kilometers
16.6 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Wed, Apr 15, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Town of Haddam
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Town of Haddam
2026-04-15T01:19
Arrive Portland
Wed, Apr 15, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 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
Higganum
CT

Village in the United States

From Town of Haddam
5.2 mi
00h 05m
To Portland
5.2 mi
00h 05m

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
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint John's Square

    1052 ft · 33 sec · Saint John's Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
0.97 mi · 9%
Saint John's Square
0.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

9.14 mi · 00h 12m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higganum
00h 05m from Town of Haddam
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Town of Haddam and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Higganum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Town of Haddam and 5.2 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 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 Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Higganum

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

21 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

23 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

27 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Town of Haddam and Portland. Straight-line distance: 8.77 mi (14.11 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
Portland

#2 Portland

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population9,213
Coordinates41.5728800, -72.6406500
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: CT 9 North (-72.546398, 41.46689)
End: CT 17 (-72.640606, 41.572826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.38 L · about $1.42
Round trip
$2.84
0.72 gal · 2.76 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.42 $2.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.60 $3.21
Premium $4.86 $1.75 $3.50
Diesel $6.00 $2.16 $4.32

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 Portland. The current time is 01:19:43.

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.