Origin
Sterling, CT
Morning in Sterling on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling, CT to Plainfield, 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
12m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sterling, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Plainfield, CT
Miller Reyes
Trip Overview
Sterling, CT to Plainfield, CT is 6.7 miles and takes about 12m via Plainfield Pike, Church Street, and Norwich Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a quick transition between nearby towns. You'll find it to be a straightforward local connection, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this less of a trip and more of a convenient shuttle between two points in the same general area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Pike | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Church Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Norwich Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Academy Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sterling Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Plainfield Pike
— 4.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling, CT and Plainfield, CT.
1
Start on CT 14
238 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sterling Road
2
Turn left onto Church Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
3
Turn right onto CT 14A
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Plainfield Pike
4
Continue on CT 14A
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Academy Hill Road
5
Turn left onto CT 12; CT 14A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Norwich Road
6
Arrive at destination
CT 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 14A / Plainfield Pike
Turn right onto CT 14A / Plainfield Pike
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 12; CT 14A / Norwich Road
Turn left onto CT 12; CT 14A / Norwich Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Plainfield, CT
Morning in Plainfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway segments to speak of. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles along Plainfield Pike. Expect frequent turns and changes in road type as you navigate through local streets. This isn't a route for setting speed records; it's about carefully following a series of connecting local roads. The drive will feel very much like navigating through a residential or small-town environment, requiring constant attention to your navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Plainfield Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Church Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sterling, CT to Plainfield, CT is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CT 14A / Plainfield Pike): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (CT 12; CT 14A / Norwich Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Plainfield Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CT 14A / Plainfield Pike): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (CT 12; CT 14A / Norwich Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plainfield, 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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