Essex, CT Road Trips
Plan drives from Essex, CT with practical route pages for distance, drive time, fuel cost, road character, and places to stop along the way.
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Trip Routes
1
Longest Drive
71.1 mi
Stamford, CT
Quickest Drive
1h 39m
Stamford, CT
Plan Around Essex, CT
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Essex, CT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,722
Median Income
$110,469
Median Home Value
$744,100
Median Age
58.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Essex, CT at a Glance
Founded
1852
Elevation
62 ft
Area
5 mi²
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Essex, CT.
Connecticut River Museum
maritime museum in Connecticut, USA
Essex Freight Station
disused station in Centerbrook, Connecticut
Ivoryton Playhouse
theater in the village of Ivoryton near Essex, Connecticut, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q753828), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Essex, CT
Essex is a city in Connecticut River Valley.
Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St (Exit 3 off CT Rt. 9), ☏ +1 860-767-8269. Located on the waterfront, this museum explores the rich history of New England's largest river and offers environmental education programs geared for adults and children alike.
Connecticut River Expeditions, LLC, 67 Main St (Exit 3 off CT Rt. 9), ☏ +1 860-662-0577. Located at the Connecticut River Museum and Steamboat Dock, CRE offers many cruises and boat rides on the lower Connecticut River. Of special interest are the eagle watch cruises in February and March. The wildlife is incredible!
CT Rt. 9 passes through Essex about 45 miles south of Hartford and about 5 miles north of I-95 exit 69 in Old Saybrook.
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