How far is Groton, CT from Poquonock Bridge, CT?
The driving distance from Groton, CT to Poquonock Bridge, CT is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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 Groton and Poquonock Bridge.
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Start on Smith Street
707 ft · 33 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Poquonnock Road
856 ft · 20 sec · Poquonnock Road
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Turn slight right onto Benham Road
1605 ft · 36 sec · Benham Road
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Turn left onto Rainville Avenue
2245 ft · 50 sec · Rainville Avenue
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Turn right onto Poquonnock Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Poquonnock Road
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Continue on Poquonnock Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poquonnock Road
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Continue on Fort Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Fort Hill Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
713 ft · 32 sec · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Groton and Poquonock Bridge.
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.
Poquonnock Road
Turn right onto Poquonnock Road
0.92 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
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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 Groton and Sunny near Poquonock Bridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Groton to Poquonock Bridge?
The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Long Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Groton and 1.8 miles from Poquonock Bridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.47 one way or $0.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Groton and Sunny near Poquonock Bridge.
Stop Ideas Near Long Hill
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 Long Hill.
New London Union Station
Mystic station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Groton and Poquonock Bridge. Straight-line distance: 2.8 mi (4.51 km).
#1 Groton
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 38,258 |
| Coordinates | 41.3501000, -72.0784100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poquonock Bridge
Census designated place
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.3451000, -72.0248000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poquonock Bridge (-72.0248, 41.3451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.47 | $0.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.53 | $1.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
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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