Origin
Plainfield, CT
Late night in Plainfield on Saturday
Local time
1:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Plainfield, CT to West Woodstock, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainfield, CT
Miller Reyes
West Woodstock, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Plainfield, CT to West Woodstock, CT covers 26.7 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 I 395, Somers Turnpike, Kennedy Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on I 395. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.7 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 (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 26.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 395 and Somers Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.2 miles on I 395.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 395 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 395 and Somers Turnpike. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Gallup Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Gallup Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (I 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gallup Street
Turn right onto Gallup Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 395
Keep slight left at fork onto I 395
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Kennedy Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 45
Toward Kennedy Drive
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Kennedy Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Kennedy Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 395 | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Somers Turnpike | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Kennedy Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Woodstock Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Norwich Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Route 169 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gallup Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 395
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield, CT and West Woodstock, CT.
1
Start on CT 12
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Norwich Road
2
Turn right onto Gallup Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Gallup Street
3
Turn right onto CT 14A
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Academy Hill Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto I 395
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 395
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 395
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 395
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 45
Toward Kennedy Drive
8
At end of road, turn right onto Kennedy Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Kennedy Drive
9
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bridge Street
10
Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodstock Avenue
11
Continue on CT 171
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Somers Turnpike
12
Continue on CT 169; CT 171
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Route 169
13
Turn left onto CT 171
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Somers Turnpike
14
Arrive at destination
CT 171
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Somers Turnpike
(6.4 mi)
$0.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
West Woodstock, CT
Late night in West Woodstock on Saturday
Local time
1:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
18 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 Plainfield, CT to West Woodstock, CT covers 26.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 395, Somers Turnpike, Kennedy Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Plainfield, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.30 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Gallup Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (I 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Plainfield, CT to West Woodstock, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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