How far is Eastford, CT from Canterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Eastford, CT to Canterbury, CT is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastford and Canterbury.
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Start on Old Colony Road
12 m · 10 sec · Old Colony Road
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Turn left onto Eastford Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastford Road
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Turn left onto Pomfret Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pomfret Road
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Continue on Mashamoquet Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Mashamoquet Road
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Continue on Killingly Road
2198 ft · 39 sec · Killingly Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Hill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Orchard Hill Road
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Continue on Pomfret Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Pomfret Road
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Continue on Canterbury Road
1504 ft · 32 sec · Canterbury Road
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Continue on Canterbury Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Canterbury Road
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Turn left onto Lovell Lane
22 m · 1 sec · Lovell Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lovell Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastford and Canterbury.
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.
Canterbury Road
Continue on Canterbury Road
6.22 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eastford to Canterbury?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Eastford and 10.2 miles from Canterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastford and Canterbury. Straight-line distance: 15.14 mi (24.37 km).
#1 Eastford
Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,800 |
| Coordinates | 41.9020400, -72.0798000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canterbury
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 5,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.6984300, -71.9709100 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovell Lane (-71.970906, 41.698413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.95 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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