How far is West Hartford, CT from Plymouth, CT?

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Plymouth, CT is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
18.88 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.19 mi
27.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.19 mi
Kilometers
27.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.88 mi
Kilometers
30.39 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-16T00:41
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Hartford
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
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From West Hartford
9.4 mi
00h 13m
To Plymouth
9.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Farmington Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Farmington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road

    1236 ft · 30 sec · Scott Swamp Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Swamp Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Terryville Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford and Plymouth.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farmington Avenue
8.19 mi · 43%
Main Street
5.22 mi · 28%
Scott Swamp Road
2.85 mi · 15%
Terryville Avenue
2.23 mi · 12%
North Street
0.39 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Farmington Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on Farmington Avenue

4.45 mi · 00h 07m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 13m from West Hartford
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Hartford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from West Hartford and 9.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Hartford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 17.19 mi (27.67 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,552
Coordinates41.6720400, -73.0528900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: Plymouth (-73.05289, 41.67204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.47
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.23 $6.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.65 $7.31
Premium $4.86 $3.98 $7.97
Diesel $6.00 $4.92 $9.84

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 West Hartford and Plymouth. The current time is 00:41:11.

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.