How far is Middletown, CT from North Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Middletown, CT to North Haven, CT is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and North Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and North Haven.
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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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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5
929 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and North Haven.
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.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near North Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to North Haven?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 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?
Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Middletown and 9.6 miles from North Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near North Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Middlefield
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 Middlefield.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and North Haven. Straight-line distance: 16.04 mi (25.81 km).
#1 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Haven
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 23,556 |
| Coordinates | 41.3909300, -72.8595400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Haven (-72.85954, 41.39093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
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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