How far is Plymouth, MN from New London, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to New London, MN is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.57 mi
01h 53m
Flight
75.26 mi
121.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.26 mi
Kilometers
121.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.57 mi
Kilometers
160.25 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Sun, May 31, 8:15 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, May 31, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-31T06:22
Arrive New London
Sun, May 31, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Augusta
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Plymouth
49.7 mi
00h 56m
To New London
49.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and New London.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and New London.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 494 North

    57 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West: Paynesville

    865 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    23.5 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and New London.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
53.2 mi · 53%
MN 23
24.6 mi · 25%
MN 23 West
15.5 mi · 16%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight left

36 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Augusta
00h 56m from Plymouth
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near New London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to New London?

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Plymouth and 49.9 miles from New London.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near New London.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Augusta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Augusta, 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 Saint Augusta.

RAIL

St. Cloud

10 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

109 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and New London. Straight-line distance: 75.26 mi (121.12 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
New London

#2 New London

City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,005
Coordinates45.3010800, -94.9441800
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: New London (-94.94418, 45.30108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $12.53
Round trip
$25.05
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.53 $25.05
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.76 $27.53
Premium $4.39 $15.42 $30.83
Diesel $4.86 $17.07 $34.15

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 Minnesota · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and New London. The current time is 06:22:14.

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.