How far is Ledyard, CT from Poquonock Bridge, CT?
The driving distance from Ledyard, CT to Poquonock Bridge, CT is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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 Ledyard and Poquonock Bridge.
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Start on Ray Holdridge Circle
20 m · 5 sec · Ray Holdridge Circle
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Turn right onto Colonel Ledyard Highway
91 m · 15 sec · Colonel Ledyard Highway
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Turn left onto Center Groton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Center Groton Road
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Continue on North Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Road
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Turn straight onto Newtown Road
2302 ft · 55 sec · Newtown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road
1261 ft · 31 sec · 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 Ledyard 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.
North Road
Continue on North Road
3.28 mi · 00h 06m
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 Ledyard 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 Ledyard to Poquonock Bridge?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 3.5 miles from Ledyard and 3.5 miles from Poquonock Bridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ledyard 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 Ledyard and Poquonock Bridge. Straight-line distance: 6.57 mi (10.57 km).
#1 Ledyard
Town of the United States
| Population | 14,579 |
| Coordinates | 41.4398200, -72.0142400 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.99 | $1.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
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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