Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
New London, CT
MART PRODUCTION
The drive from Middletown, CT to New London, CT covers 39.8 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 9, I 95, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 51m highway drive covering 39.8 miles, with most of the trip on CT 9 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.3 miles on CT 9.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and I 95. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 39.8 miles you will encounter 9 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: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.2 miles (CT 9; CT 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto CT 9; CT 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto CT 85 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middletown, CT and New London, CT, road signs point toward Providence and Waterford.
Providence
Waterford
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 23.3 mi | 27m |
| I 95 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| Broad Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Meridian Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Huntington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, CT and New London, CT.
Start on Washington Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto CT 9; CT 17
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; US 1
Take the exit
Turn right onto CT 85
Turn right onto Meridian Street
Turn right onto State Street
Turn right onto Huntington Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Middletown, CT · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Middletown, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New London, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.41 one way
$12.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in New London on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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