How far is Middletown, CT from Moodus, CT?
The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Moodus, CT is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Moodus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Moodus.
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Start on Washington Street
26 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marlborough Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street
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Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road
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Turn right onto Middle Haddam Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Middle Haddam Road
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Continue on Moodus Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Moodus Road
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Continue on Leesville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Leesville Road
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Turn slight left onto Moodus Leesville Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Moodus Leesville Road
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Turn slight left onto East Haddam Moodus Road
1403 ft · 28 sec · East Haddam Moodus Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Haddam Moodus Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Moodus.
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.
Portland-Cobalt Road
Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moodus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Moodus?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
East Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Middletown and 7.2 miles from Moodus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 $2.01 one way or $4.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moodus.
Stop Ideas Near East Hampton
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 East Hampton.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Moodus. Straight-line distance: 11.15 mi (17.95 km).
#1 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moodus
Census designated place
| Population | 1,413 |
| Coordinates | 41.5028800, -72.4500900 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moodus (-72.45009, 41.50288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
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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