How far is Cromwell, CT from Middletown, CT?
The driving distance from Cromwell, CT to Middletown, CT is about 2.5 miles (4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m 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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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cromwell and Middletown.
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Start on Wall Street
16 m · 8 sec · Wall Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on CT 9 South
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 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 · 26 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 Cromwell 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.
CT 9 South
Merge slight left
1.18 mi · 00h 02m
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 leaving Cromwell and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cromwell to Middletown?
The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Cromwell and 1.2 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.36 one way or $0.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cromwell and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cromwell and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 2.28 mi (3.67 km).
#1 Cromwell
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,772 |
| Coordinates | 41.5951000, -72.6453700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.36 | $0.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.40 | $0.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.44 | $0.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.54 | $1.08 |
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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