Origin
Middletown, CT
Late night in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, CT to Glastonbury, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Glastonbury, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Middletown and Glastonbury, Connecticut, you are looking at a very manageable 14.6-mile trip. This drive typically takes about 21 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local corridors, including Main Street and Saint John's Square, before utilizing I-91 North. With a minimal fuel cost of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move through the Northeast. Because the distance is so short, you have complete flexibility to make the trip whenever it fits your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| CT 9 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| CT 3 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Glastonbury Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Saint John's Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hebron Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, CT and Glastonbury, CT.
1
Start on Washington Street
86 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto CT 66
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto CT 17
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saint John's Square
4
At end of road, turn left onto CT 9
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
CT 9
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 29
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 91
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 91
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CT 3
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 3
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Toward Main Street, Glastonbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Glastonbury Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Glastonbury Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Hebron Avenue
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hebron Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Hebron Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 17 / Saint John's Square
Turn right onto CT 17 / Saint John's Square
Navigation decision point
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfiel...
9
11.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Glastonbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Main Street, Glastonbury
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Glastonbury, CT
Late night in Glastonbury on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
23 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
21m 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-focused experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you will spend your time navigating through town streets rather than dealing with long, monotonous stretches of freeway. The route demands your full attention as you transition between local roads, offering a more hands-on driving experience. You won't find any long, uninterrupted highway segments here, so be prepared for a series of turns that keep the journey engaging. It is a straightforward, functional path that gets you from point A to point B without any complex navigation hurdles.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CT 17 / Saint John's Square.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 14.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CT 17 / Saint John's Square): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
187 ft
24 ft
Total Climb
185 ft
Total Descent
188 ft
Highest Point
187 ft
~7.3 mi in
Elevation Range
163 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Middletown, CT to Glastonbury, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Wethersfield along the way.
Old Wethersfield
11.4 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Glastonbury, 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 0.3 miles (CT 17 / Saint John's Square): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glastonbury, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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