Origin
Bristol, CT
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, CT to 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
43m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, CT
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Haddam, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Connecticut, the 31.7-mile trek from Bristol to Haddam is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly efficient route for those who prefer to spend less time driving and more time at their destination. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical choice for a weekend outing. The route utilizes a mix of roads including CT 9, Saybrook Road, and Pine Street to navigate the Northeast region. Since the total duration is under an hour, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two locations that offers total flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 15.9 mi | 19m |
| Saybrook Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Pine Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| CT 72 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| School Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Station Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 15.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and Haddam, CT.
1
Start on CT 69
71 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Street
2
Turn right onto CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto CT 72
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto CT 72
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pine Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 72
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 1B
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto CT 9
16 mi
·
19 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward CT 154 South: Aircraft Road
10
Turn right onto CT 154
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Saybrook Road
11
Turn left onto Station Hill Road
74 ft
·
8 sec
·
Station Hill Road
12
Arrive at destination
Station Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 72 / School Street
Turn right onto CT 72 / School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 72 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 72 / Pine Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72 toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Haddam, CT
Late night in Haddam on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 trip features a mixed drive profile that balances faster transit with local transitions. Roughly 59% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on CT 9, spanning 15.9 miles, which allows you to settle into a rhythm before transitioning to smaller roads like Pine Street and Saybrook Road. You will notice the character of the drive shift as you move away from the highway segments onto more local thoroughfares. The transition between these road types keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, offering a varied feel as you close in on Haddam.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 72 / School Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 72 / School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on CT 9. 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 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: near the start (CT 72 / School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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