How far is Ellington, CT from South Coventry, CT?
The driving distance from Ellington, CT to South Coventry, CT is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellington and South Coventry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellington and South Coventry.
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Start on Main Street
3153 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road
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Continue on West Street
565 ft · 20 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Union Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2180 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Grove Street
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Continue on Reservoir Road
2615 ft · 1 min · Reservoir Road
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Turn straight onto Mile Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mile Hill Road
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Continue on Bread and Milk Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bread and Milk Street
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Turn left onto Boston Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellington and South Coventry.
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.
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
4.2 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ellington and Rain Showers Likely near South Coventry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellington to South Coventry?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Tolland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Ellington and 7.6 miles from South Coventry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ellington and Rain Showers Likely near South Coventry.
Stop Ideas Near Tolland
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 Tolland.
Windsor Locks
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellington and South Coventry. Straight-line distance: 12.55 mi (20.2 km).
#1 Ellington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 16,652 |
| Coordinates | 41.9039900, -72.4698100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Coventry
City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.7701000, -72.3050800 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Coventry (-72.30508, 41.7701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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