Origin
New Britain, CT
Late night in New Britain on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, 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
15m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Britain, CT
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Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
New Britain, CT to Middletown, CT is 11.7 miles and takes about 15m via CT 9, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two locations in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that is almost entirely highway, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. It’s a short enough distance that you won’t need to worry about extensive planning, but long enough to get a feel for the local road network.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ellis Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Columbus Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whiting Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Middletown, CT.
1
Start on Whiting Street
34 ft
·
7 sec
·
Whiting Street
2
Turn left onto CT 71
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Ellis Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ellis Street
4
Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard
160 ft
·
4 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
6
Merge onto CT 9
11 mi
·
12 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
183 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 23C
Toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
9
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.6 — 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
|
CT 71 / South Main Street
Turn left onto CT 71 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ellis Street
Turn left onto Ellis Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Columbus Boulevard
Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 9
Merge onto CT 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 23C
Toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
5:48 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
2 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
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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on CT 9, which offers a consistent and fast-paced experience for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.7 miles on CT 9, meaning you'll likely be in cruising mode for a significant portion. The drive begins on Ellis Street before merging onto South Main Street and then CT 9, providing a clear transition from local roads to a more consolidated highway setting.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and South Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 71 / South Main Street.
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 15m drive. You will face about 6 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 (CT 71 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Ellis Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Columbus Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in New Britain, CT
Full guide →Founded 1850
New Britain is a city in Connecticut. The "Hardware City" is the official nickname of the city.
Top landmarks
- • New Britain Museum of American Art — art museum in New Britain, Connecticut
- • Walnut Hill Park — a large public park west of downtown New Britain, Connecticut, United States of...
- • Sloper-Wesoly House — historic house in Connecticut, United States
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 15m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on CT 9. 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 (CT 71 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Ellis Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Columbus Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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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