How far is Oxford, CT from Middletown, CT?

The driving distance from Oxford, CT to Middletown, CT is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
36.2 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.7 mi
41.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.7 mi
Kilometers
41.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.2 mi
Kilometers
58.26 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sun, May 31, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sun, May 31, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-05-31T02:01
Arrive Middletown
Sun, May 31, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Prospect
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Oxford
16.9 mi
00h 22m
To Middletown
19.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oxford Road

    1090 ft · 28 sec · Oxford Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension

    1.4 km · 2 min · Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Tree Hill Road

    1402 ft · 31 sec · Chestnut Tree Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pines Bridge Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pines Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Marilyn Avenue

    119 m · 8 sec · Marilyn Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward CT 8 North: Waterbury

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Waterbury

    786 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Waterbury Road

    551 ft · 11 sec · Waterbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2823 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Baldwin Street

    2115 ft · 50 sec · Baldwin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pearl Lake Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Harpers Ferry Road

    1604 ft · 35 sec · Harpers Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Reidville Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden

    2821 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 691 East
15.5 mi · 43%
CT 8 North
5.2 mi · 14%
I 84 East
4.39 mi · 12%
South Main Street
2.13 mi · 6%
Pines Bridge Road
1.79 mi · 5%
Pearl Lake Road
1.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 691 East

Continue straight

8.13 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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect
00h 22m from Oxford
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford and Mostly Clear near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Oxford and 19.3 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oxford and Mostly Clear near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

14 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

15 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

23 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 25.7 mi (41.36 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population13,250
Coordinates41.4339900, -73.1167800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Population46,013
Coordinates41.5623200, -72.6506500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.116574, 41.433758)
End: Washington Street (-72.65071, 41.562432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $6.00 $7.68 $15.35

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Middletown. The current time is 02:01:52.

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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.