Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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West Hartford, CT
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If you are planning a quick transit between Haddam and West Hartford, this 30.4-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate through Connecticut. You can easily complete the journey in about 43 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a fuel cost of approximately $5, it is a budget-friendly route that keeps your expenses low. Since the entire drive stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a familiar landscape throughout the transition. Whether you are heading north for business or personal errands, the lack of mandatory stops ensures you can reach your destination without unnecessary delays. It is a straightforward commute that fits seamlessly into any busy schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 20.6 mi | 25m |
| Saybrook Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| LaSalle Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brace Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pelham Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haddam, CT and West Hartford, CT.
Start on Station Hill Road
Turn right onto CT 154
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CT 9
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 9
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Take the exit
Turn left onto CT 173
Turn left onto Pelham Road
Turn right onto LaSalle Road
At end of road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
Turn right onto Dale Street
Turn right onto Brace Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.1 and 30.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Elmwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.38 | $10.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Haddam on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in West Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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.
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on CT 9, which accounts for 71% of your total travel time. You will spend the bulk of your time on this primary artery, including a significant 20.6-mile stretch that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The experience shifts from the quieter surroundings of Haddam to more developed corridors as you transition toward West Hartford. By navigating via Saybrook Road and South Main Street, you move through a mix of fast highway speeds and localized road conditions. Expect a consistent pace behind the wheel that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding backroads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and Saybrook Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.1 miles in near CT 9.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 30.4 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: at 20.1 miles (CT 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Haddam, CT to West Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Elmwood along the way.
Elmwood
West Hartford is a town in Connecticut.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.4 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 (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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