Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ledyard, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Ledyard, CT to Middletown, CT is 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m via CT 9 and I 95, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a drive that's predominantly on major highways, making it a straightforward transit between two points. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection without a lot of complex navigation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 23.3 mi | 27m |
| I 95 | 16.6 mi | 21m |
| Center Groton Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Gold Star Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| CT 184 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Colonel Ledyard Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,505 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~218 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 5 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Ledyard, CT and Middletown, CT.
Start on Ray Holdridge Circle
Turn right onto Colonel Ledyard Highway
Turn left onto CT 117
Continue on CT 117
Turn right onto CT 184
Turn straight onto CT 184
Merge onto I 95; US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on CT 9
Turn left
Continue on Washington Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Ledyard, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Colonel Ledyard Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CT 184 / Gold Star Highway
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left toward CT 66 West: Middletown
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.90 one way
$15.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| premium | $5.07 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Ledyard on Saturday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is mostly highway, with 85% of it on major roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on CT 9 for 23.3 miles. The transition to surface roads will happen as you approach your destination, likely with more frequent exits and local traffic. Expect a fairly consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and I 95. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Colonel Ledyard Highway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Colonel Ledyard Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (CT 184 / Gold Star Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
496 ft
Total Descent
737 ft
Highest Point
355 ft
~45.3 mi in
Elevation Range
311 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ledyard, CT to Middletown, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
Hartford
Founded 1836
Ledyard is a town in Connecticut. It is home to one of the largest casinos in the world, Foxwoods, but you don't have to be 21 to have fun in this town! It also includes the village of Mashantucket. Nearby you can find the Mystic Seaport Museum, the Mystic Aquarium, Nathan Lester House and Sawmill Park.
Top landmarks
Founded 1651
Middletown is a a moderately-sized college and business town, with a few interesting remnants of 19th-century churches, graveyards, and mills. It is in Connecticut on the Connecticut River, about 20 miles (32 km) south of Hartford.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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