Origin
Milford, CT
Morning in Milford on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, 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 9m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, CT
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East Haddam, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 45.2-mile drive from Milford to East Haddam, Connecticut, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a mix of highway and local roads, with about 35% of your journey on the interstate. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7, making it an economical option for a short excursion within the Northeast region. The overall feel of this drive is practical, blending efficient travel with moments on more local thoroughfares. It's a convenient route for a quick getaway or a scenic drive without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 8 mi | 11m |
| Old Toll Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Foxon Road | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Winthrop Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| CT 9 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Branford Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Deep River Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 91 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, CT and East Haddam, CT.
1
Start on Factory Lane
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
Factory Lane
2
Turn right onto CT 162
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Haven Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Daniel Street
475 ft
·
10 sec
·
Daniel Street
4
Turn right onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
River Street
5
Turn right onto Cherry Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 1
476 ft
·
10 sec
·
Boston Post Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
8
Merge onto I 95
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 48
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 91
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 8
Toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
490 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 80 East: North Branford
13
Turn straight onto CT 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on CT 80
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Foxon Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CT 80
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Toll Road
16
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
326 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Toll Road
17
Continue on CT 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Toll Road
18
Continue on CT 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Branford Road
19
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Deep River Road
20
Continue on CT 80
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Deep River Road
21
Continue on CT 80
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
22
Turn left onto CT 80
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Elm Street
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CT 9 North: Middletown
24
Merge onto CT 9
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 9
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 10
Toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam
26
Continue on CT 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 82
27
Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154
190 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saybrook Road
28
Continue on CT 82; CT 154
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
29
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bridge Road
30
Continue on CT 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
31
Continue on CT 82
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
32
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 149
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
CT 149
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Milford, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 162 / New Haven Avenue
Turn right onto CT 162 / New Haven Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
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 8
Toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 80 East: North Branford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CT 80 East: North Branford
6
41.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
$7.28 one way
$14.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Old Toll Road
(7.3 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in East Haddam on Sunday
Local time
10:25 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
1 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 9m 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?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of interstate efficiency and local road exploration. Roughly 35% of the 45.2 miles will be on highways, providing faster travel segments. Your longest uninterrupted stretch on a single road type is 8 miles on I-95, allowing for some steady cruising. As you transition from I-95 to Old Toll Road and then Foxon Road, expect the driving experience to shift from the open highway to more varied local conditions. This profile ensures you experience different driving environments on your relatively short 1-hour journey.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 162 / New Haven Avenue.
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 45.2 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (CT 162 / New Haven Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Milford, CT to East Haddam, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Haddam along the way.
Haddam
41.5 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.51 in tolls one way, starting with Old Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (CT 162 / New Haven Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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