Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Late night in Bridgeport on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to East Haddam, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeport, CT
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East Haddam, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Bridgeport to East Haddam, you can expect a straightforward 59.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Your travel budget will remain modest, with fuel costs estimated at approximately $10. By utilizing a combination of the Wilbur Cross Parkway, CT 9, and CT 66, you will transition efficiently through the Northeast region. Because this drive is short and highly accessible, it serves as an excellent option for travelers looking to move between these two Connecticut locations with minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 26.4 mi | 32m |
| CT 9 | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| CT 66 | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| CT 8 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Merritt Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| CT 82 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 26.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and East Haddam, CT.
1
Start on CT 130
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
3
Merge onto CT 8; CT 25
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 8; CT 25
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 8
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto CT 15
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 15
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 64B
Toward East Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
247 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
10
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
12
Merge onto CT 66
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp
132 ft
·
3 sec
Toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
14
Merge onto CT 9; CT 17
13 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 9; CT 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
16
Continue on CT 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 82
17
Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154
190 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saybrook Road
18
Continue on CT 82; CT 154
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
19
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bridge Road
20
Continue on CT 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
21
Continue on CT 82
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
22
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 149
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
CT 149
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Bridgeport, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 55.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 8
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8 toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
8
5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward East Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64B
Toward East Main Street
7
35.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
6
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.63 one way
$19.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Haddam, CT
Late night in East Haddam on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
30 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 92% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a consistent rhythm early on, covering a notable 26.4-mile stretch along the Wilbur Cross Parkway. While the route begins with major parkway transit, it eventually transitions onto CT 9 and CT 66 to reach East Haddam. You should anticipate a steady, highway-focused experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over complex local navigation. Behind the wheel, you will feel the transition from the denser traffic patterns near Bridgeport to the more open stretches leading toward your destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and CT 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near CT 8.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bridgeport, CT and East Haddam, CT, road signs point toward New Haven, Industrial Area, Wesleyan and Haddam.
New Haven
3.2 mi in
|
~3m
|
via CT 8
Industrial Area
35.4 mi in
|
~45m
Wesleyan
35.4 mi in
|
~45m
Haddam
55.8 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.4 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at East Haddam, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Haddam, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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