How far is Middletown, CT from Branford, CT?
The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Branford, CT is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Branford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Branford.
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Start on Washington Street
704 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
40 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
2388 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 17 South: South Main Street
2768 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
6.4 mi · 13 min · South Main Street
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Continue on New Haven Road
837 ft · 24 sec · New Haven Road
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Turn slight left onto Guilford Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Guilford Road
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Continue on Durham Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Old Toll Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road
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Continue on Foxon Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Foxon Road
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Turn left onto Branford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Branford Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Branford.
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.
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
6.41 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Rain Showers Likely near Branford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Branford?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Middletown and 12.1 miles from Branford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Rain Showers Likely near Branford.
Stop Ideas Near Durham
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 Durham.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Branford. Straight-line distance: 21.31 mi (34.3 km).
#1 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Branford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates
| Population | 27,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.2795400, -72.8151000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Branford (-72.8151, 41.27954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
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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