How far is Plymouth, CT from Middletown, CT?
The driving distance from Plymouth, CT to Middletown, CT is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Middletown.
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Start on North Street
7 m · 7 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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Turn straight onto Canal Street
2108 ft · 44 sec · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road
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Continue on Park Street
1 mi · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on School Street
1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
84 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Pine Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 9 South: Middletown
2034 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
704 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Middletown.
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.
CT 9 South
Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Middletown?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
New Britain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Plymouth and 19.8 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near New Britain
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 New Britain.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.59 km).
#1 Plymouth
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 11,552 |
| Coordinates | 41.6720400, -73.0528900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Street (-72.65071, 41.562432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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