Origin
Wethersfield, CT
Morning in Wethersfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wethersfield, 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
16m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 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 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wethersfield, CT
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Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Wethersfield to Middletown is 12.6 miles and takes about 16 minutes via I-91 and CT-9, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, it's an easy day trip or a quick leg of a longer journey. Plan for a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| CT 9 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Hart Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Great Meadow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wethersfield, CT and Middletown, CT.
1
Start on Main Street
460 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Hart Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hart Street
3
Turn left onto Great Meadow Road
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Great Meadow Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
5
Merge onto I 91
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22S
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto CT 9
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight lane.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hart Street
Turn right onto Hart Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 22S
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
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
Morning in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 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
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
16m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend most of your time on I-91, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.1 miles. The transition to CT-9 continues this fast-paced feel before you eventually navigate Hart Street. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and minimal slowdowns.
87% 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: 6.1 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 9. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hart Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (Hart Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Wethersfield, CT to Middletown, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Saybrook along the way.
Old Saybrook
6.6 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
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 16m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 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 Middletown, 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 0.1 miles (Hart Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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