How far is Middletown, CT from Suffield, CT?

The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Suffield, CT is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
33.32 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.98 mi
46.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.98 mi
Kilometers
46.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.32 mi
Kilometers
53.63 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffield
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-23T11:12
Arrive Suffield
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Hartford
CT

The capital of Connecticut.

From Middletown
16.7 mi
00h 23m
To Suffield
16.7 mi
00h 23m

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 Suffield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport

    1 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Bradley International Airport Connector

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 75: Poquonock, Suffield

    1210 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ella Grasso Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Ella Grasso Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on South Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    3070 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
20.6 mi · 62%
Ella Grasso Turnpike
2.17 mi · 7%
South Street
2.15 mi · 6%
Bradley International Airport Connector
1.78 mi · 5%
CT 20
0.63 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Keep slight right

10.3 mi · 00h 13m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
00h 23m from Middletown
Leave By
4:56 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 Suffield?

The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Middletown and 16.7 miles from Suffield.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

1 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

10 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

17 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Suffield. Straight-line distance: 28.98 mi (46.64 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Suffield

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population15,812
Coordinates41.9817600, -72.6506500
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-72.65065, 41.56232)
End: Suffield (-72.65065, 41.98176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.86 $5.73 $11.46
Diesel $6.00 $7.08 $14.15

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 Suffield. The current time is 11:12:46.

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.