How far is Middletown, CT from Glastonbury, CT?

The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Glastonbury, CT is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
14.64 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.59 mi
17.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.59 mi
Kilometers
17.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.64 mi
Kilometers
23.56 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glastonbury
Wed, Apr 15, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-15T06:10
Arrive Glastonbury
Wed, Apr 15, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Rocky Hill
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Middletown
7.3 mi
00h 10m
To Glastonbury
7.3 mi
00h 10m

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
Glastonbury Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Wednesday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Glastonbury

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Glastonbury Boulevard

    1858 ft · 1 min · Glastonbury Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hebron Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · Hebron Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hebron Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
6.24 mi · 43%
CT 3 North
1.78 mi · 12%
Main Street
1.32 mi · 9%
Glastonbury Boulevard
0.35 mi · 2%
Saint John's Square
0.2 mi · 1%
Hebron Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

5.66 mi · 00h 07m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Hill
00h 10m from Middletown
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Middletown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glastonbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Middletown and 7.3 miles from Glastonbury.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Middletown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glastonbury.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

12 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Glastonbury. Straight-line distance: 10.59 mi (17.05 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Glastonbury

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population34,426
Coordinates41.7123200, -72.6081500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-72.65065, 41.56232)
End: Glastonbury (-72.60815, 41.71232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.05
Round trip
$4.10
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.05 $4.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.32 $4.64
Premium $4.86 $2.53 $5.05
Diesel $6.00 $3.12 $6.24

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 Glastonbury. The current time is 06:10:40.

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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.