How far is Granby, CT from Middletown, CT?

The driving distance from Granby, CT to Middletown, CT is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
35.21 mi
00h 39m
Flight
27.98 mi
45.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.98 mi
Kilometers
45.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.21 mi
Kilometers
56.66 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 25, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Granby
Sat, Apr 25, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granby
2026-04-25T08:39
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 25, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Granby
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 Granby
17.6 mi
00h 19m
To Middletown
17.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Granby Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hungary Road

    8 m · 7 sec · Hungary Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Granby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Granby Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Turkey Hills Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hills Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rainbow Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rainbow Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford

    1848 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford

    1616 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 25 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 Granby and Middletown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
20.3 mi · 58%
CT 9 South
5.86 mi · 17%
Bradley International Airport Connector
3.19 mi · 9%
Turkey Hills Road
2.57 mi · 7%
Rainbow Road
1.88 mi · 5%
East Granby Road
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

20 mi · 00h 25m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
00h 19m from Granby
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Granby and Chance Light Rain near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 17.6 miles from Granby and 17.6 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Granby and Chance Light Rain 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 Granby and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 27.98 mi (45.03 km).

Granby

#1 Granby

Town of the United States

Population11,558
Coordinates41.9539900, -72.7887100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Population46,013
Coordinates41.5623200, -72.6506500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Hungary Road (-72.78874, 41.954)
End: Washington Street (-72.65071, 41.562432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Granby and Middletown. The current time is 08:39:20.

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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.