How far is Middletown, CT from Monroe, CT?

The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Monroe, CT is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.94 mi
00h 58m
Flight
32.91 mi
52.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.91 mi
Kilometers
52.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.94 mi
Kilometers
64.28 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-23T03:46
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From Middletown
19.9 mi
00h 29m
To Monroe
20 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Meriden Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    736 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 34 West: Derby

    953 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Derby Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Derby Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Derby Avenue

    1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2609 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1295 ft · 32 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Howe Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Howe Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Leavenworth Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Leavenworth Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Shelton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Shelton Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Monroe Turnpike

    9 m · 1 sec · Monroe Turnpike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Turnpike

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Monroe Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fan Hill Road

    117 m · 11 sec · Fan Hill Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fan Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
21.8 mi · 55%
Meriden Road
4.25 mi · 11%
Leavenworth Road
3.37 mi · 8%
Washington Street
2.49 mi · 6%
Howe Avenue
1.74 mi · 4%
Shelton Road
1.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

21.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 29m from Middletown
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Middletown and 20 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 32.91 mi (52.97 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Monroe

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population19,328
Coordinates41.3326000, -73.2073400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-72.65065, 41.56232)
End: Monroe (-73.20734, 41.3326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Monroe. The current time is 03:46:32.

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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.