How far is Plainfield, CT from West Woodstock, CT?
The driving distance from Plainfield, CT to West Woodstock, CT is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and West Woodstock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and West Woodstock.
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Start on Norwich Road
2089 ft · 43 sec · Norwich Road
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Turn right onto Gallup Street
1726 ft · 49 sec · Gallup Street
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Turn right onto Academy Hill Road
729 ft · 19 sec · Academy Hill Road
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Take the ramp left
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Drive
1591 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kennedy Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Drive
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
731 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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Continue on Somers Turnpike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Somers Turnpike
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Continue on Route 169
1925 ft · 43 sec · Route 169
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Turn left onto Somers Turnpike
4.9 mi · 9 min · Somers Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Somers Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and West Woodstock.
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.
Academy Hill Road
Keep slight left
9.78 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Plainfield and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near West Woodstock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to West Woodstock?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 13.4 miles from Plainfield and 13.4 miles from West Woodstock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Plainfield and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near West Woodstock.
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 Plainfield and West Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 20.35 mi (32.75 km).
#1 Plainfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 15,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.6764900, -71.9150700 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Woodstock
West Woodstock is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9545400, -72.0453500 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Woodstock (-72.04535, 41.95454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.19 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
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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