Origin
Plymouth, CT
Morning in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, CT to Middletown, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, CT
cottonbro studio
Middletown, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Traveling from Plymouth to Middletown covers a straightforward 27.7-mile distance across Connecticut. You can expect a quick 36-minute journey, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the drive is highly economical and efficient for a quick regional excursion. You will navigate a mix of local roads and state highways, transitioning through the Northeast corridor without any major complications. Since the entire trip is less than an hour, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for a morning errand or an afternoon visit. It is a simple, practical route that connects two distinct parts of the state with ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Pine Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| CT 72 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Terryville Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Allen Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 11.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, CT and Middletown, CT.
1
Start on North Street
22 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn left onto US 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
4
Turn straight onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Canal Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto CT 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
6
Continue on CT 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
7
Continue on CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
8
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto CT 72
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CT 72
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pine Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 72
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 1B
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto CT 9
12 mi
·
13 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
183 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 23C
Toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
16
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 72 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 72 / Pine Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
12.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72 toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 23C
Toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
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
Middletown, CT
Morning in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
36m 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 27.7-mile route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local navigation with brief highway segments. You will spend about 52% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing CT 9, CT 72, and Pine Street. Expect a transition between smaller local roads and the more open flow of state-managed thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on CT 9, where you will cover 11.6 miles before needing to adjust your course. Behind the wheel, the drive feels varied enough to keep you focused without the fatigue associated with long-distance interstate travel.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 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 6.3 miles in near CT 72 / Main Street.
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 11 decision points packed into just 27.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 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 Middletown, 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 6.3 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Middletown, 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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