Origin
Plymouth, CT
Late night in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, CT to West Hartford, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 22.4 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Terryville Avenue, North Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 22.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Plymouth, CT to West Hartford, CT is easy. At 37m 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 Plymouth, CT to West Hartford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Terryville Avenue | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| Farmington Avenue | — | — |
| Scott Swamp Road | — | — |
| Dale Street | — | — |
| Brace Road | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on North Street
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Terryville Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Terryville Avenue
4
Continue on North Street
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Street
5
Continue on Farmington Avenue
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Farmington Avenue
6
Continue on Scott Swamp Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Swamp Road
7
Continue on Scott Swamp Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Scott Swamp Road
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Take the exit slight right
276 ft
·
10 sec
10
Turn straight onto Farmington Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
11
Turn slight right
4.5 mi
·
7 min
12
Turn left onto Dale Street
463 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
13
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Brace Road
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Hartford, CT
Late night in West Hartford on Thursday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
41 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Plymouth, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 22.4 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Terryville Avenue, North Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Plymouth, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 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 Plymouth, CT to West Hartford, CT is easy. At 37m 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 Plymouth, CT to West Hartford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plymouth, CT to West Hartford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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