How far is Middletown, CT from South Windsor, CT?

The driving distance from Middletown, CT to South Windsor, CT is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.85 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.13 mi
29.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.13 mi
Kilometers
29.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.85 mi
Kilometers
33.55 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Windsor
Thu, Apr 30, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 30, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-30T07:45
Arrive South Windsor
Thu, Apr 30, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wethersfield
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Middletown
10.4 mi
00h 16m
To South Windsor
10.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
South Windsor Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Thursday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and South Windsor.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    26 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1478 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint John's Square

    1045 ft · 37 sec · Saint John's Square

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    3056 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    923 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5 North, CT 2: Main Street, Norwich, East River Drive

    1118 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 5 North: Main Street

    1890 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
9.13 mi · 44%
Main Street
5.23 mi · 25%
CT 15 North
0.99 mi · 5%
US 5 North
0.57 mi · 3%
Saint John's Square
0.2 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

8.55 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wethersfield
00h 16m from Middletown
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Rain Showers near South Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to South Windsor?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Wethersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Middletown and 10.4 miles from South Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Middletown and Rain Showers near South Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

15 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and South Windsor. Straight-line distance: 18.13 mi (29.17 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Population46,013
Coordinates41.5623200, -72.6506500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
South Windsor

#2 South Windsor

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,102
Coordinates41.8237100, -72.6212000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-72.65065, 41.56232)
End: South Windsor (-72.6212, 41.82371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.86 $3.55 $7.09
Diesel $6.00 $4.38 $8.76

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and South Windsor. The current time is 07:45:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.