Origin
Middletown, CT
Late night in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, CT to Plymouth, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Plymouth, CT
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
Middletown, CT to Plymouth, CT is 27.2 miles and takes about 37m via CT 9, CT 72, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive predominantly utilizes state routes and local roads, making it a practical option for a short excursion. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for most vehicles. If you're looking for a quick hop between towns in Connecticut, this route fits the bill without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| CT 72 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Corbin Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Terryville Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Allen Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 9.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, CT and Plymouth, CT.
1
Start on Washington Street
86 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto CT 66
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto CT 17
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saint John's Square
4
At end of road, turn left onto CT 9
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on CT 372
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Corbin Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CT 72 West: Bristol
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto CT 72
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 72
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 72
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
CT 72
Exit 33
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit onto CT 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto CT 72
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on CT 72
197 ft
·
2 sec
·
Divinity Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
15
Continue on CT 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
16
Turn left onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Canal Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto North Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 9
At end of road, turn left onto CT 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward CT 72 West: Bristol
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CT 72 West: Bristol
7
15 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 72
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
6
20.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CT 72 / School Street
Turn right onto CT 72 / School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Plymouth, CT
Late night in Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed bag, with 58% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on CT 9, including one segment that lasts for 9.7 miles, likely offering a more consistent pace. As you transition to CT 72 and then Main Street, anticipate a shift to more local road conditions, which might include traffic lights and varying speed limits. The overall profile suggests a journey that starts with some faster travel before becoming more integrated with town driving. It's a good balance between efficient travel and experiencing local environments.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CT 9.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CT 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Middletown, CT
Full guide →Middletown in a small city in Connecticut on the Connecticut River, about 20 miles (32 km) south of Hartford.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on CT 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Plymouth, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CT 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plymouth, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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