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Highway 154: Old Saybrook to Higganum
CT 154, Book Hill Road, Saybrook Road · Old Saybrook → Higganum
The drive
Route 154 starts at US 1 in Old Saybrook, crosses I-95, and runs north through Essex, where it meets Routes 9 and 153. It continues through Deep River, where Route 80 ends, and Chester, where Route 148 leads to Hadlyme and the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry operates seasonally.
Between Chester and Higganum the route passes through Haddam along the Connecticut River, and the drive ends in Higganum. The village centers are slow.
The drive is about 19 miles.
Along the way
- Old Saybrook (US 1)
- Higganum (CT 81)
Good to know
- Essex and Chester village centers are slow, around 25 mph.
- Summer weekends bring steam train and ferry crowds.
- Check CTroads.
Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check CTroads.
Questions about this drive
How long is Route 154 from Old Saybrook to Higganum?
It is 18.6 miles and takes about 35 minutes.
Which towns does Route 154 pass?
Old Saybrook, Essex, Deep River, Chester and Haddam.
Is there a ferry on Route 154?
The Chester-Hadlyme Ferry operates seasonally from the Route 148 junction.
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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.