Origin
Killingly Center, CT
Late night in Killingly Center on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killingly Center, 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
1h 15m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killingly Center, CT
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Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Traveling from Killingly Center to Middletown covers 52.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate across the Northeast region of Connecticut. The route relies on a combination of US 6, East High Street, and Middletown Road rather than major interstates. It is an ideal option if you prefer a direct, local transit over a highway-focused commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| East High Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Middletown Road | 5 mi | 5m |
| Portland-Cobalt Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Hartford Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Providence Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killingly Center, CT and Middletown, CT.
1
Start on CT 101
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hartford Pike
2
Turn sharp left onto CT 12
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto US 6
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Providence Road
4
Continue on US 6
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hartford Road
5
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Turnpike
6
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
7
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Road
8
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willimantic Road
9
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Post Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 6
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 66
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CT 66
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 66
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 66
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
15
Continue on CT 66
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Hampton Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on CT 66
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East High Street
17
Continue on CT 66
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portland-Cobalt Road
18
Continue on CT 17; CT 66
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Marlborough Street
Use the straight lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto CT 17; CT 66
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Washington Street
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
21
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Killingly Center, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 50.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 12 / North Main Street
Turn sharp left onto CT 12 / North Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 6 / Providence Road
Turn right onto US 6 / Providence Road
Navigation decision point
4
21 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CT 66 / Middletown Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 66 / Middletown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.39 one way
$16.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.98 | $19.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Providence Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Hartford Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
4:47 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 15m 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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With only 20% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads rather than cruising at high speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.4-mile segment on US 6. This layout creates a hands-on driving experience that feels far more personal than a monotonous interstate grind. Prepare for frequent adjustments as you transition between the various roads that define this 52.1-mile path.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on US 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CT 12 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CT 12 / North Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (US 6 / Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on US 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Providence Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Middletown, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 12 / North Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (US 6 / Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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