How far is Middletown, CT from Trumbull, CT?
The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Trumbull, CT is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Trumbull.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Trumbull.
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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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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
736 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 127: Trumbull
1106 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto White Plains Road
1.5 km · 2 min · White Plains Road
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Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
652 ft · 15 sec · Reservoir Avenue
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Turn right onto Geraldine Place
81 m · 13 sec · Geraldine Place
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Turn right onto Geraldine Circle
563 ft · 26 sec · Geraldine Circle
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Turn right onto Lawrence Road
27 m · 9 sec · Lawrence Road
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Turn left onto Suzanne Circle
694 ft · 32 sec · Suzanne Circle
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Turn right onto Moorland Road
110 m · 16 sec · Moorland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moorland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Trumbull.
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.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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 Trumbull?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Middletown and 20.4 miles from Trumbull.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Middletown is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Hamden
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 Hamden.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Trumbull. Straight-line distance: 36.05 mi (58.02 km).
#1 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trumbull
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 35,438 |
| Coordinates | 41.2428700, -73.2006700 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trumbull (-73.20067, 41.24287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
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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