How far is Simsbury, CT from Middletown, CT?
The driving distance from Simsbury, CT to Middletown, CT is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simsbury and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simsbury and Middletown.
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Start on Hopmeadow Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · Hopmeadow Street
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Turn left onto Hartford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartford Road
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Continue on Simsbury Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Simsbury Road
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Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Morgan Street
961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street
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Turn slight right onto Columbus Boulevard
20 m · 1 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 91 South: New Haven
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
704 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Simsbury and Middletown.
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.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Simsbury and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simsbury to Middletown?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 14.3 miles from Simsbury and 17.1 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Simsbury and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield
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 Wethersfield.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simsbury and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 23.02 mi (37.04 km).
#1 Simsbury
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 25,437 |
| Coordinates | 41.8759300, -72.8012100 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Street (-72.65071, 41.562432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
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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