How far is Middletown, CT from Vernon, CT?

The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Vernon, CT is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
26.47 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.79 mi
31.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.79 mi
Kilometers
31.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.47 mi
Kilometers
42.6 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vernon
Fri, May 15, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Fri, May 15, 1:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-15T12:26
Arrive Vernon
Fri, May 15, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
13.2 mi
00h 17m
To Vernon
13.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Vernon Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Overnight
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 30 North: Vernon Center

    790 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike

    927 ft · 23 sec · Hartford Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dobson Road

    2264 ft · 55 sec · Dobson Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    1900 ft · 52 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
9.13 mi · 34%
I 84 East
6.58 mi · 25%
CT 15 North
4.13 mi · 16%
Dobson Road
0.43 mi · 2%
Washington Street
0.38 mi · 1%
CT 30
0.32 mi · 1%
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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wethersfield
00h 17m from Middletown
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Mostly Cloudy near Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 13.2 miles from Middletown and 13.2 miles from Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Mostly Cloudy near Vernon.

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 Vernon. Straight-line distance: 19.79 mi (31.85 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Vernon

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population29,400
Coordinates41.8187100, -72.4795300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-72.65065, 41.56232)
End: Vernon (-72.47953, 41.81871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.71 $7.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.19 $8.38
Premium $4.86 $4.57 $9.13
Diesel $6.00 $5.64 $11.27

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Vernon. The current time is 12:26:20.

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.