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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.56 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.46 mi
31.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.46 mi
Kilometers
31.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.56 mi
Kilometers
42.74 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wethersfield
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Avon
13 mi
00h 16m
To Middletown
13.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Simsbury Road

    20 m · 7 sec · Simsbury Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Avon Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Morgan Street

    961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Columbus Boulevard

    20 m · 1 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden

    56 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    704 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
10.5 mi · 40%
Albany Avenue
6.76 mi · 25%
CT 9 South
5.86 mi · 22%
Avon Mountain Road
1.39 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.74 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wethersfield
00h 16m from Avon
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wethersfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wethersfield.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

15 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 19.46 mi (31.32 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Town in Connecticut

Population18,220
Coordinates41.8098200, -72.8306500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Population46,013
Coordinates41.5623200, -72.6506500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Simsbury Road (-72.83049, 41.809784)
End: Washington Street (-72.65071, 41.562432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon and Middletown. The current time is 06:45:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.