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Mystic

Connecticut, United States · North America

About Mystic

Mystic sits on the route: 5 minutes from Noank, 52km from Ocean Drive (Newport).

Mystic is a town located in Connecticut, United States. With a population of 4,205, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Mystic sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mystic to your route.

About Mystic

Mystic is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in Groton and Stonington, Connecticut. Mystic was a significant Connecticut seaport with more than 600 ships built over 135 years starting in 1784. Mystic Seaport, located in the village, is the largest maritime museum in the United States and has preserved a

Read more number of sailing ships, such as the whaling ship Charles W. Morgan. The village is located on the Mystic River which flows into Fishers Island Sound. The Mystic River Bascule Bridge crosses the river in the center of the village. The name "Mystic" is derived from the Pequot term "missi-tuk" describing a large river whose waters are driven into waves by tides or wind. The population was 4,348 at the 2020 census.

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Where is Mystic located?

Mystic is located in Connecticut, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.3543 latitude, -71.9665 longitude.

What is the population of Mystic?

Mystic has a population of approximately 4,205 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
4,205
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Connecticut
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.3543, -71.9665

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Mystic

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Ocean Drive (Newport)

Newport's famed 10-mile shoreline loop past Gilded Age mansions and rocky Atlantic coast, with Brenton Point State Park as its windswept centerpiece for sunsets and kite flying.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Newport Mansions

Opulent Gilded Age summer 'cottages' of America's wealthiest families lining the Newport Cliff Walk along the Rhode Island coast.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Mystic

  • 52 kmOcean Drive (Newport)Newport's famed 10-mile shoreline loop past Gilded Age mansions and rocky Atlantic coast, with Brenton Point State Park as its windswept centerpiece for sunsets and kite flying.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mystic.

Noank

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 1,796

Old Mystic

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 3,554

Poquonock Bridge

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 1,727

Long Hill

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 4,205

Conning Towers-Nautilus Park

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 8,834

Groton

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 9,221

Ledyard

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 15,212

New London

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 27,179

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