Origin
Clinton, CT
Afternoon in Clinton on Friday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, CT to Middletown, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, CT
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Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, CT to Middletown, CT covers 22.4 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 9, Higganum Road, Killingworth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Clinton, CT to Middletown, CT covers 22.4 miles and takes about 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 81 / Hull Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clinton, CT to Middletown, CT is easy. At 36m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 81 / Hull Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 81 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (CT 81 / Higganum Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 81 / Hull Street
Turn right onto CT 81 / Hull Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 81 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto CT 81 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CT 81 / Higganum Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 81 / Higganum Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward CT 9 North
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 9 North
4
22.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn left toward CT 66 West: Middletown
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 66 West: Middletown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Higganum Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Killingworth Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Killingworth Turnpike | 3 mi | 5m |
| Clinton Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hull Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 7.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, CT and Middletown, CT.
1
Start on US 1
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto CT 81
483 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hull Street
3
Turn right onto CT 81
228 ft
·
5 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Continue on CT 81
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
5
Continue on CT 81
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Killingworth Turnpike
6
Continue on CT 81
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinton Road
7
Enter roundabout onto CT 81
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
Higganum Road
8
Continue on CT 81
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Higganum Road
9
Continue on CT 81
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Killingworth Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward CT 9 North
11
Merge onto CT 9
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
CT 9
12
Turn left
150 ft
·
3 sec
Toward CT 66 West: Middletown
13
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
14
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.21
Killingworth Turnpike
(3 mi)
$0.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Middletown on Friday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clinton, CT to Middletown, CT covers 22.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, Higganum Road, Killingworth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Clinton, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Clinton, CT to Middletown, CT is easy. At 36m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 81 / Hull Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 81 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (CT 81 / Higganum Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Clinton, CT to Middletown, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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