Origin
Hamden, CT
Afternoon in Hamden on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamden, CT to Plymouth, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
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.
Hamden, CT
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Plymouth, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamden, CT to Plymouth, CT covers 27.3 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Highland Avenue, Cheshire Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 27.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hamden, CT to Plymouth, CT is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamden, CT to Plymouth, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| Cheshire Road | — | — |
| Norton Street | — | — |
| I 84 East | — | — |
| CT 229 | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| Middle Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden, CT and Plymouth, CT.
1
Start on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitney Avenue
2
Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
4
Continue on Cheshire Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Cheshire Road
5
Continue on Norton Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Norton Street
6
Continue on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Take the exit left toward I 84 East: Hartford
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 84 East: Hartford
8
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
CT 229: West Street, Bristol
11
Turn left onto West Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
12
Continue on Middle Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Street
13
Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
14
Turn left onto Main Street
276 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto School Street
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
School Street
16
Continue on Divinity Street
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Divinity Street
17
Continue on Park Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
18
Continue on Terryville Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
19
Turn left onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Canal Street
20
Continue on Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto North Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
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
Afternoon in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
12 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
38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hamden, CT to Plymouth, CT covers 27.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Highland Avenue, Cheshire Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Hamden, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Hamden, CT to Plymouth, CT is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamden, CT to Plymouth, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hamden, CT to Plymouth, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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