Origin
Middletown, CT
Late night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
2:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, CT to Granby, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Granby, CT
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, CT to Granby, CT covers 35.2 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, CT 20, CT 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 35.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and CT 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 20 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CT 17 / Saint John's Square.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CT 17 / Saint John's Square): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (I 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 17 / Saint John's Square
Turn right onto CT 17 / Saint John's Square
Navigation decision point
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 91
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
7
29.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CT 20
Take the exit onto CT 20 toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 20 mi | 24m |
| CT 20 | 6 mi | 10m |
| CT 9 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Saint John's Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hungary Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 20 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, CT and Granby, CT.
1
Start on Washington Street
86 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto CT 66
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto CT 17
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saint John's Square
4
At end of road, turn left onto CT 9
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
CT 9
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 29
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 91
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 40
Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 20
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradley International Airport Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto CT 20
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
CT 20
Toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Hungary Road
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
Hungary Road
12
Arrive at destination
Hungary Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Middletown, CT · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Middletown, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Granby, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Granby, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.67 one way
$11.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Granby, CT
Late night in Granby on Saturday
Local time
2:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 Middletown, CT to Granby, CT covers 35.2 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, CT 20, CT 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Middletown, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.67 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CT 17 / Saint John's Square): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (I 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Middletown, CT to Granby, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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