Origin
North Haven, CT
Evening in North Haven on Friday
Local time
8:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Haven, CT to Middletown, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 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 27m
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.
North Haven, CT
David Kanigan
Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from North Haven, CT to Middletown, CT covers 18.2 miles and takes about 26m 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 66, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.2 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 18.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and CT 66. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.8 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 9 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 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 66. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
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 18.2 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: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 North: Hartford
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward East Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward East Main Street
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CT 66
Merge onto CT 66
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Haven, CT and Middletown, CT, road signs point toward Industrial Area and Wesleyan.
Industrial Area
11.4 mi in
|
~14m
Wesleyan
11.4 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| CT 66 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Haven, CT and Middletown, CT.
1
Start on US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
3
Merge onto I 91
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16
Toward East Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
247 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Industrial Area, Wesleyan
6
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
8
Merge onto CT 66
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Middletown, CT
Evening in Middletown on Friday
Local time
8:53 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Haven, CT to Middletown, CT covers 18.2 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, CT 66, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from North Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between North Haven, CT and Middletown, CT, road signs point toward Industrial Area and Wesleyan.
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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