Origin
Middletown, CT
Morning in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, CT to Montville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Montville, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Trip Overview
Middletown to Montville is 31.7 miles and takes about 55m via Middletown Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward local drive, making it ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger journey. Expect a generally relaxed pace on this route, with minimal highway driving involved.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| Portland-Cobalt Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Raymond Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Old Colchester Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Colchester Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Parum Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Middletown Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Middletown Road
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, CT and Montville, CT.
1
Start on Washington Street
86 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto CT 66
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the exit onto CT 17; CT 66
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
CT 17; CT 66
4
Merge onto CT 17; CT 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlborough Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on CT 17; CT 66
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portland-Cobalt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
7
Turn right onto CT 16
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Middletown Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on CT 16
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Colchester Avenue
9
Continue on CT 16
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Middletown Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich, New London
11
Merge onto CT 2
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
CT 2
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 11
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
CT 11
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 6
Toward CT 85, CT 354: Lake Hayward Road
14
Turn left onto Lake Hayward Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Hayward Road
15
Turn right onto CT 354
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Parum Road
16
Continue on CT 354
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Deep River Road
17
Continue on CT 354
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Colchester Road
18
Turn left onto CT 82
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Norwich Road
19
Continue on CT 82
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Norwich-Salem Turnpike
20
Turn right onto CT 163
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Raymond Hill Road
21
Continue on Raymond Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Raymond Hill Road
22
Arrive at destination
Raymond Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Middletown, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street
Merge onto CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 16 / Middletown Avenue
Turn right onto CT 16 / Middletown Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the ramp toward CT 2 East: Norwich, New London
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich, New London
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
CT 11
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 11
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward CT 85, CT 354: Lake Hayward Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward CT 85, CT 354: Lake Hayward Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.06
Norwich-Salem Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Montville, CT
Morning in Montville on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Colchester, CT
16 mi in
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local road nature, with only a 5% share of highway. You'll experience a more engaging driving experience as you navigate through various local roads, including Middletown Road, Portland-Cobalt Road, and Raymond Hill Road. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in direction is about 6 miles on Middletown Road. This section offers a consistent, albeit not fast-paced, journey through the local Connecticut landscape.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Middletown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (CT 16 / Middletown Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Montville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New London along the way.
New London
18.6 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 6 miles on Middletown Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.06 in tolls one way, starting with Norwich-Salem 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 Montville, 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 1.3 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Marlborough Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (CT 16 / Middletown Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montville, 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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