How far is Middletown, CT from Storrs, CT?

The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Storrs, CT is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.34 mi
00h 54m
Flight
26.79 mi
43.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.79 mi
Kilometers
43.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.88 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Storrs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-23T13:42
Arrive Storrs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Hebron
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Middletown
17.6 mi
00h 27m
To Storrs
17.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    26 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Marlborough Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West High Street

    5.4 mi · 8 min · West High Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Hampton Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Hampton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Middletown Road

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Middletown Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs, Willimantic

    1147 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    1357 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Stafford Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Stafford Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Eagleville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Eagleville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Storrs Road

    2071 ft · 52 sec · Storrs Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mansfield Road

    1859 ft · 1 min · Mansfield Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mansfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middletown Road
6.8 mi · 19%
West High Street
5.41 mi · 15%
Stafford Road
4.54 mi · 13%
Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 12%
West Main Street
3.01 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.97 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Middletown Road

Continue on Middletown Road

6.8 mi · 00h 08m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hebron
00h 27m from Middletown
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Middletown and 17.7 miles from Storrs.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Middletown is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Hebron

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

29 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

32 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

33 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

36 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Storrs. Straight-line distance: 26.79 mi (43.11 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Storrs

Town in Connecticut

Population15,344
Coordinates41.8084300, -72.2495200
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-72.65065, 41.56232)
End: Storrs (-72.24952, 41.80843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.86 $6.07 $12.15
Diesel $6.00 $7.50 $14.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Storrs. The current time is 13:42:37.

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.