Origin
Portland, CT
Late night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, 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
20m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, CT
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Haddam, CT
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Trip Overview
Portland, CT to Haddam, CT is 11.8 miles and takes about 20m via Saybrook Road/CT 17/Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to itself. The drive offers a mixed experience, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip between these two towns. With a minimal fuel cost and a short duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a brief segment within a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saybrook Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| CT 17 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Marlborough Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Station Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saybrook Road
— 5.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, CT and Haddam, CT.
1
Start on CT 17; CT 66
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
CT 17; CT 66
2
Merge onto CT 17; CT 66
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
Marlborough Street
3
Continue on CT 17; CT 66
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Marlborough Street
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto CT 17; CT 66
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the exit onto CT 17
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
CT 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward CT 154 South: Aircraft Road
7
Turn right onto CT 154
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Saybrook Road
8
Turn left onto Station Hill Road
74 ft
·
8 sec
·
Station Hill Road
9
Arrive at destination
Station Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street
Merge onto CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street
Continue onto CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 17
Take the exit onto CT 17
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward CT 154 South: Aircraft Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 19
Toward CT 154 South: Aircraft Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
4:03 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 route is a mixed drive, with about 40% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Saybrook Road, CT 17, and Main Street, offering a variety of driving conditions. The longest continuous stretch without needing to navigate a turn is 5.2 miles on Saybrook Road. Expect the feel of the drive to shift as you transition between these different road types, from potentially faster-paced highway sections to more local street driving.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Saybrook Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.1 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Saybrook Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.1 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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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