How far is Middletown, CT from Winchester Center, CT?
The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Winchester Center, CT is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Winchester Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Winchester Center.
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Start on Washington Street
26 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1478 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Saint John's Square
1045 ft · 37 sec · Saint John's Square
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Corbin Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Corbin Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CT 72 West: Bristol
1179 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
84 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto School Street
1910 ft · 29 sec · School Street
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Continue on Divinity Street
60 m · 3 sec · Divinity Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on Terryville Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road
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Turn left onto Canal Street
2108 ft · 42 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
1439 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
3026 ft · 1 min · East Elm Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2654 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Newfield Road
5.9 mi · 15 min · Newfield Road
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Turn left onto West Road
23 m · 2 sec · West Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Winchester Center.
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.
Main Street
Merge slight left
9.82 mi · 00h 11m
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 leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Winchester Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Winchester Center?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Middletown and 22.6 miles from Winchester Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Winchester Center.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Winchester Center. Straight-line distance: 34.18 mi (55 km).
#1 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winchester Center
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 10,830 |
| Coordinates | 41.9001000, -73.1348300 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winchester Center (-73.13483, 41.9001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.54 | $19.07 |
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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