How far is Avon, CT from Middletown, CT?
The driving distance from Avon, CT to Middletown, CT is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avon and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon and Middletown.
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Start on Simsbury Road
20 m · 7 sec · Simsbury Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Avon Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road
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Continue on Albany Avenue
6.8 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Morgan Street
961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street
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Turn slight right onto Columbus Boulevard
20 m · 1 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 91 South: New Haven
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
704 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon and Middletown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avon to Middletown?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wethersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Avon and 13.6 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Middletown is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wethersfield.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 19.46 mi (31.32 km).
#1 Avon
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 18,220 |
| Coordinates | 41.8098200, -72.8306500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Street (-72.65071, 41.562432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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