How far is Middletown, CT from Seymour, CT?

The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Seymour, CT is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.83 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.81 mi
39.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.81 mi
Kilometers
39.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.83 mi
Kilometers
52.83 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seymour
Tue, May 26, 1:11 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Tue, May 26, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-26T12:25
Arrive Seymour
Tue, May 26, 1:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Prospect
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Middletown
16.4 mi
00h 22m
To Seymour
16.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street, Scott Road

    1254 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Scott Road

    107 m · 15 sec · Scott Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Reidville Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harpers Ferry Road

    1604 ft · 34 sec · Harpers Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pearl Lake Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Baldwin Street

    1814 ft · 38 sec · Baldwin Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    3155 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    928 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour

    1100 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 67 West: Bank Road, Seymour, Oxford

    131 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Derby Street

    1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bank Street

    571 ft · 13 sec · Bank Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meriden Road
12.1 mi · 37%
CT 8 South
8.14 mi · 25%
I 84 West
5.15 mi · 16%
Washington Street
2.49 mi · 8%
Pearl Lake Road
1.54 mi · 5%
Reidville Drive
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight left

7.97 mi · 00h 09m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect
00h 22m from Middletown
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Middletown and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Middletown and 16.4 miles from Seymour.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middletown and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

14 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

15 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

23 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.93 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Seymour

Town in Connecticut

Population16,326
Coordinates41.3967600, -73.0759400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-72.65065, 41.56232)
End: Seymour (-73.07594, 41.39676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Seymour. The current time is 12:25:28.

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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.