Origin
East Hampton, CT
Late night in East Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, CT to Middletown, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hampton, CT
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Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection in the Northeast, the 9.9-mile trip from East Hampton to Middletown, CT, is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a total fuel cost of only $2, it is a highly economical route for those traveling between these two Connecticut towns. Because the entire trip is local, you do not need to worry about splitting it into multiple days or overnight stays. It is a practical, no-fuss commute that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Cobalt Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| West High Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Marlborough Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Portland-Cobalt Road
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, CT and Middletown, CT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CT 66
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West High Street
3
Continue on CT 66
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portland-Cobalt Road
4
Continue on CT 17; CT 66
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Marlborough Street
Use the straight lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto CT 17; CT 66
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Washington Street
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 66 / West High Street
Turn left onto CT 66 / West High Street
Navigation decision point
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.75 | $3.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Middletown, CT
Late night in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Portland-Cobalt Road, West High Street, and Main Street, keeping your focus on local traffic patterns throughout the 17-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.2-mile segment on Portland-Cobalt Road. Since the route is entirely non-highway, the pace is steady and requires your full attention on local road conditions rather than long-distance cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Portland-Cobalt Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CT 66 / West High Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Hampton, CT to Middletown, CT is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CT 66 / West High Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Middletown, CT
Full guide →Middletown in a small city in Connecticut on the Connecticut River, about 20 miles (32 km) south of Hartford.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Portland-Cobalt Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CT 66 / West High Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Middletown, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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