How far is Middletown, CT from Coventry, CT?

The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Coventry, CT is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.52 mi
00h 48m
Flight
22.9 mi
36.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.9 mi
Kilometers
36.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.52 mi
Kilometers
57.16 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coventry
Wed, Apr 15, 6:58 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-15T06:09
Arrive Coventry
Wed, Apr 15, 6:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Hartford
CT

Town of the United States

From Middletown
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To Coventry
17.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
Coventry Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Tolland as the closest live forecast in the Tolland County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    26 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1478 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint John's Square

    1045 ft · 37 sec · Saint John's Square

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    3056 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1341 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield

    4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
9.13 mi · 26%
I 384 East
8.88 mi · 25%
Main Street
4.48 mi · 13%
CT 15 North
4.13 mi · 12%
US 44 East
4 mi · 11%
Saint John's Square
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

8.55 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hartford
00h 24m from Middletown
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Middletown and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Coventry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Middletown and 17.8 miles from Coventry.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Middletown and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Coventry.

Stop Ideas Near East Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

8 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

21 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Coventry. Straight-line distance: 22.9 mi (36.85 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Population46,013
Coordinates41.5623200, -72.6506500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Coventry

#2 Coventry

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population12,389
Coordinates41.7701000, -72.3050800
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-72.65065, 41.56232)
End: Coventry (-72.30508, 41.7701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
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
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.86 $6.07 $12.15
Diesel $6.00 $7.50 $14.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Coventry. The current time is 06:09:31.

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.