How far is Middletown, CT from New Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from Middletown, CT to New Fairfield, CT is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and New Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and New Fairfield.
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Start on Washington Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Meriden Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 37: New Fairfield
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 37: New Fairfield
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Street
130 m · 14 sec · North Street
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Continue on Padanaram Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Padanaram Road
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Continue on Pembroke Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and New Fairfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 West
Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Middletown and Rain Showers near New Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to New Fairfield?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Middlebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Middletown and 27.2 miles from New Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Middletown and Rain Showers near New Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Middlebury
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 Middlebury.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and New Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 43.71 mi (70.34 km).
#1 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.4664800, -73.4856800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Fairfield (-73.48568, 41.46648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
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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