How far is Canterbury, CT from West Woodstock, CT?
The driving distance from Canterbury, CT to West Woodstock, CT is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canterbury and West Woodstock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canterbury and West Woodstock.
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Start on Lovell Lane
22 m · 8 sec · Lovell Lane
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Turn right onto North Canterbury Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · North Canterbury Road
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Continue on Pomfret Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Pomfret Road
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Continue on Orchard Hill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Orchard Hill Road
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Continue on Pomfret Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Pomfret Street
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Continue on Route 169
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 169
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 169
1925 ft · 43 sec · Route 169
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Turn left onto Somers Turnpike
4.9 mi · 9 min · Somers Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Somers Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canterbury and West Woodstock.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Canterbury Road
Turn right onto North Canterbury Road
6.51 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Canterbury and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near West Woodstock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canterbury to West Woodstock?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pomfret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Canterbury and 11.1 miles from West Woodstock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Canterbury and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near West Woodstock.
Stop Ideas Near Pomfret
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pomfret.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canterbury and West Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 18.11 mi (29.14 km).
#1 Canterbury
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 5,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.6984300, -71.9709100 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Woodstock
West Woodstock is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9545400, -72.0453500 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Woodstock (-72.04535, 41.95454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.19 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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