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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.62 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.11 mi
35.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.11 mi
Kilometers
35.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.62 mi
Kilometers
54.1 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-16T00:40
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
New Britain
CT

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

From Plymouth
13.9 mi
00h 19m
To Middletown
19.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    7 m · 7 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 44 sec · Canal Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Park Street

  7. 7

    Continue on School Street

    1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 9 South: Middletown

    2034 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden

    56 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    704 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
12 mi · 36%
Pine Street
4.94 mi · 15%
CT 72 East
2.88 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.76 mi · 8%
Riverside Avenue
1.32 mi · 4%
Terryville Road
1.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Britain
00h 19m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Britain, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Britain.

RAIL

Berlin

3 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

14 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

14 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.59 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,552
Coordinates41.6720400, -73.0528900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Population46,013
Coordinates41.5623200, -72.6506500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-73.052955, 41.672031)
End: Washington Street (-72.65071, 41.562432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.39
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Middletown. The current time is 00:40:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.