How far is Middletown, CT from Wolcott, CT?
The driving distance from Middletown, CT to Wolcott, CT is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Wolcott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Wolcott.
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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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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Cheshire, Plantsville
1716 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1781 ft · 25 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old Turnpike Road
158 m · 18 sec · Old Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Old Mountain Road
1852 ft · 51 sec · Old Mountain Road
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Continue on County Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road
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Continue on Center Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto Wolcott Road
983 ft · 18 sec · Wolcott Road
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Turn right onto Longmeadow Drive
11 m · 2 sec · Longmeadow Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Longmeadow Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Wolcott.
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.
Meriden Road
Continue straight
6.69 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Wolcott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Wolcott?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Middletown and 10.5 miles from Wolcott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Wolcott.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Wolcott. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 km).
#1 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wolcott
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 16,565 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -72.9867700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolcott (-72.98677, 41.60232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
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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