Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haddam, CT
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Hartford, CT
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If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet surroundings of Haddam to the urban center of Hartford, this 26.9-mile journey is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the trip in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting about $4 for fuel will cover your transit across the Northeast corridor. Because the distance is so manageable, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. This route serves as a straightforward connection between these two Connecticut locations, allowing you to get where you need to go without any unnecessary delays.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| CT 9 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Saybrook Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Capitol Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hudson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Station Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haddam, CT and Hartford, CT.
Start on Station Hill Road
Turn right onto CT 154
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CT 9
Take the exit
Merge onto I 91
Keep slight left at fork
Enter roundabout onto Hudson Street
Continue on Hudson Street
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Armory Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Capitol Area
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Haddam on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you navigate away from Haddam. Your path primarily utilizes Saybrook Road before transitioning onto CT 9 North and eventually merging with I-91 North. While this route lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches, it provides a consistent pace that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. The road is entirely local in character, offering a direct transition rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will find that the technical nature of the turns requires your full attention as you progress toward the state capital.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Haddam, CT to Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Capitol Area along the way.
Capitol Area
Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut in the United States of America. It is home to the country's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), and the Mark Twain House, in which the author wrote his most famous works and raised his family. Mark Twain wrote in 1868, "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief."
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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