Origin
West Hartford, CT
Late night in West Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, 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
26m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hartford, CT
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Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from West Hartford to Middletown, you can expect a quick, efficient 20.3-mile journey that typically takes about 26 minutes. This route is ideal for a single-day trip, as it serves as a straightforward connection within the Northeast region of Connecticut. You will primarily navigate via I-84 and CT 9, making it a highly practical commute or visit. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one go without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Middletown, CT.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
4
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 39A
Toward CT 9 South: New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 39A
Toward CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain
7
Continue on CT 9
16 mi
·
18 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
183 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 23C
Toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 84; US 6
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 South: New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39A
Toward CT 9 South: New Britain
8
20.2 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
4:51 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
23 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
26m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 85 percent of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 16.3 miles while traveling on CT 9. The experience is defined by these fast-moving highway segments that transition into South Main Street as you arrive at your destination. Behind the wheel, you should expect a steady, efficient pace rather than a winding or technical drive. It is a functional route designed to get you between these two points with minimal fuss.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and South Main Street. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.3 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 West Hartford, CT to Middletown, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Britain along the way.
New Britain
3.3 mi in
|
~5m
About the Cities
Starting in West Hartford, CT
Full guide →West Hartford is a town in Connecticut.
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 26m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 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 (South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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