How far is Colchester, CT from New London, CT?
The driving distance from Colchester, CT to New London, CT is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and New London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and New London.
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Start on Hayward Avenue
55 m · 15 sec · Hayward Avenue
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Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue
40 m · 6 sec · Lebanon Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on New London Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Continue on Hartford Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New London Road
30 m · 1 sec · New London Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New London Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Continue on Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartford-New London Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Broad Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Meridian Street
102 m · 18 sec · Meridian Street
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Turn right onto State Street
88 m · 11 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Huntington Street
51 m · 6 sec · Huntington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Huntington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and New London.
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.
Hartford Turnpike
Continue on Hartford Turnpike
4.36 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Colchester and Sunny near New London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to New London?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Colchester and 16.9 miles from New London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colchester and Sunny near New London.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
New London Union Station
Old Saybrook station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Mystic station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and New London. Straight-line distance: 19.39 mi (31.21 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in the U.
| Population | 15,774 |
| Coordinates | 41.5756500, -72.3320300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New London
City in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 26,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.3556500, -72.0995200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntington Street (-72.099524, 41.355659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
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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