How far is Middletown, CT from Southington, CT?
The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Southington, CT is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Southington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Southington.
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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
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Cheshire, Plantsville
1716 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1781 ft · 25 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Meriden Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Southington.
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.
Meriden Road
Continue straight
6.69 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Southington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Southington?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Middletown and 8.5 miles from Southington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Southington.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Southington. Straight-line distance: 11.97 mi (19.26 km).
#1 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southington
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 43,829 |
| Coordinates | 41.5964900, -72.8776000 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southington (-72.8776, 41.59649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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