How far is Enfield, CT from Middletown, CT?

The driving distance from Enfield, CT to Middletown, CT is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.64 mi
00h 34m
Flight
28.76 mi
46.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.76 mi
Kilometers
46.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.64 mi
Kilometers
52.53 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:36 PM EDT
Return by in Enfield
Sat, Apr 18, 4:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enfield
2026-04-18T15:01
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Enfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hartford
CT

The capital of Connecticut.

From Enfield
16.3 mi
00h 17m
To Middletown
16.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Enfield and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enfield and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Enfield Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Enfield Street

  2. 2

    Continue on King Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · King Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 91 South: Hartford

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

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

    56 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    704 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enfield and Middletown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
24.9 mi · 76%
CT 9 South
5.86 mi · 18%
Enfield Street
0.86 mi · 3%
King Street
0.83 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.13 mi
CT 66 West
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

24.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
00h 17m from Enfield
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Enfield and Partly Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Enfield to Middletown?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Enfield and 16.3 miles from Middletown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Enfield and Partly Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Hartford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hartford, 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 Hartford.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

1 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

10 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

17 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enfield and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 28.76 mi (46.28 km).

Enfield

#1 Enfield

Town in Connecticut, United States.

Population43,559
Coordinates41.9762100, -72.5917600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Population46,013
Coordinates41.5623200, -72.6506500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Enfield Street (-72.592026, 41.976214)
End: Washington Street (-72.65071, 41.562432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.13 $10.25
Premium $4.86 $5.59 $11.17
Diesel $6.00 $6.90 $13.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Enfield and Middletown. The current time is 15:01:50.

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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.