How far is Middletown, CT from Simsbury, CT?
The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Simsbury, CT is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Connecticut.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Simsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Simsbury.
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Start on Washington Street
26 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1478 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Saint John's Square
1045 ft · 37 sec · Saint John's Square
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
3056 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
1317 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street
1719 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield
1855 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Trumbull Street
1009 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Trumbull Street
925 ft · 22 sec · Trumbull Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1249 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Albany Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Simsbury Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Simsbury Road
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Continue on Hartford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hopmeadow Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Hopmeadow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hopmeadow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Simsbury.
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 North
Merge slight left
9.73 mi · 00h 12m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Simsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Simsbury?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Middletown and 14.3 miles from Simsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Simsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford
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 Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Simsbury. Straight-line distance: 23.02 mi (37.04 km).
#1 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Simsbury
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 25,437 |
| Coordinates | 41.8759300, -72.8012100 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simsbury (-72.80121, 41.87593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
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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