Origin
Madison, CT
Late night in Madison on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, 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
39m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, CT
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Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Madison to Middletown, Connecticut, you are in for a quick 21.6-mile trip that typically takes about 39 minutes. This is a straightforward local drive that functions perfectly as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Durham Road, North Madison Road, and Main Street throughout the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an economical route for a quick change of scenery. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience the classic character of the region without any complex regional transitions. It is an ideal option if you prefer a direct, no-fuss commute between these two Connecticut towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Road | 11.7 mi | 19m |
| Main Street | 7 mi | 15m |
| North Madison Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Boston Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Durham Road
— 11.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, CT and Middletown, CT.
1
Start on this road
136 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
122 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn right onto US 1
168 ft
·
8 sec
·
Boston Post Road
4
Turn right onto CT 79
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Durham Road
Use the right lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto CT 79
344 ft
·
5 sec
·
Durham Road
6
Continue on CT 79
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Durham Road
7
Continue on CT 79
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Madison Road
8
Turn slight right onto CT 17
6.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Pleasant Street
453 ft
·
18 sec
·
Pleasant Street
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Washington Street
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
12
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Boston Post Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Boston Post Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 79 / Durham Road
Turn right onto CT 79 / Durham Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CT 79 / Durham Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 79 / Durham Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
21.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.48 one way
$6.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
4:57 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
15 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
39m 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 experience, as this route features zero highway driving. You will spend the majority of your time on local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being an 11.7-mile segment on Durham Road. Because the path relies entirely on local streets, the pace remains steady and requires your full attention at intersections. The journey avoids the monotony of major highways, offering a more hands-on driving experience as you transition between the two towns. You should anticipate frequent turns as you navigate the local road network from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on Durham Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 1 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 79 / Durham Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Madison, CT
Full guide →Madison is a town in New Haven County of Connecticut. It is in the central part of the Connecticut shoreline. The population of Madison was around 18,000 as of 2014. Much of Madison is known for its pricey, historical homes and its miles of beach.
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 39m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 11.7 miles on Durham 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 1 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 79 / Durham Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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