How far is Eastford, CT from Plainfield, CT?
The driving distance from Eastford, CT to Plainfield, CT is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastford and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastford and Plainfield.
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Start on Old Colony Road
12 m · 10 sec · Old Colony Road
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Turn left onto Eastford Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastford Road
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Turn left onto Pomfret Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pomfret Road
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Continue on Mashamoquet Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Mashamoquet Road
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Continue on Killingly Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Killingly Road
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Continue on Hartford Pike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Hartford Pike
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Take the ramp right
1275 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 14A: Plainfield, Oneco
965 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Gallup Street
1726 ft · 52 sec · Gallup Street
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Turn left onto Norwich Road
2089 ft · 42 sec · Norwich Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norwich Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastford and Plainfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hartford Pike
Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eastford and Chance Rain Showers near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eastford to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Killingly Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Eastford and 12.8 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eastford and Chance Rain Showers near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Killingly Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Killingly Center.
Providence station
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Union Station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastford and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 17.75 mi (28.56 km).
#1 Eastford
Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,800 |
| Coordinates | 41.9020400, -72.0798000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 15,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.6764900, -71.9150700 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwich Road (-71.9154, 41.676514)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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