Origin
Hamden, CT
Late night in Hamden on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamden, 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
53m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamden, CT
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East Haddam, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 37.9-mile drive from Hamden, CT to East Haddam, CT takes about 53 minutes, making it an easy day trip. With 87% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on CT 9 and the Wilbur Cross Parkway. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $6, so you won't need to worry about breaking the bank on gas. This route stays within Connecticut, offering a convenient local excursion. Given its short duration, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| CT 66 | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| CT 82 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Whitney Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dixwell Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 13.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden, CT and East Haddam, CT.
1
Start on CT 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitney Avenue
2
Turn left onto Dixwell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dixwell Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward CT 15 North: Hartford
4
Merge onto CT 15
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 64B
Toward East Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
247 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
7
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
9
Merge onto CT 66
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
132 ft
·
3 sec
Toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
11
Merge onto CT 9; CT 17
13 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 9; CT 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
13
Continue on CT 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 82
14
Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154
190 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saybrook Road
15
Continue on CT 82; CT 154
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
16
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bridge Road
17
Continue on CT 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
18
Continue on CT 82
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
19
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 149
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
CT 149
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Hamden, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 33.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CT 66
Merge onto CT 66
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
33.9 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
$6.10 one way
$12.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.71 | $13.43 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
19 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
11 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
53m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this trip. With an 87% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on well-maintained roads like CT 9 and the Wilbur Cross Parkway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles on CT 9, providing a solid block of consistent driving. While the profile is largely highway, keep an eye out for transitions as you approach your destination in East Haddam.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and Wilbur Cross Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway.
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 13 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Hamden, CT and East Haddam, CT, road signs point toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan, New Haven and Haddam.
Industrial Area
13.5 mi in
|
~17m
Wesleyan
13.5 mi in
|
~17m
New Haven
20.5 mi in
|
~29m
Haddam
33.9 mi in
|
~45m
About the Cities
Starting in Hamden, CT
Full guide →Hamden is a suburb of the city of New Haven, Connecticut. Quinnipiac University has a significant impact on the town. The town's nickname is "The Land of the Sleeping Giant". It had about 59,500 in 2025.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 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 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 1.5 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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