How far is Middletown, CT from Farmington, CT?
The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Farmington, CT is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Farmington.
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Start on Washington Street
26 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1478 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Saint John's Square
1045 ft · 37 sec · Saint John's Square
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2425 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4: Farmington
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
3120 ft · 43 sec · 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 Farmington.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
9.74 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Farmington?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Middletown and 10.1 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
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 Kensington.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 14.36 mi (23.11 km).
#1 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 25,496 |
| Coordinates | 41.7198200, -72.8320400 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington (-72.83204, 41.71982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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