How far is Lisbon, CT from Stonington, CT?
The driving distance from Lisbon, CT to Stonington, CT is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lisbon and Stonington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon and Stonington.
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Start on the route
103 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
87 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Newent Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newent Road
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Turn left onto River Road
855 ft · 17 sec · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1185 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Slater Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Slater Avenue
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Turn right onto Preston Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Preston Road
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Continue on Jewett City Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Jewett City Road
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Continue on Preston Plains Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Preston Plains Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Norwich-Westerly Road
8.6 mi · 11 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwich-Westerly Road
79 m · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Norwich-Westerly Road
1.3 km · 57 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: New London
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 234: Stonington
1784 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Taugwonk Road
1242 ft · 27 sec · Taugwonk Road
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Continue on Pequot Trail
1614 ft · 33 sec · Pequot Trail
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Trumbull Avenue
130 m · 13 sec · Trumbull Avenue
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Turn right onto Alpha Avenue
1185 ft · 57 sec · Alpha Avenue
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Turn left onto Water Street
679 ft · 35 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto High Street
95 m · 14 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisbon and Stonington.
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.
Norwich-Westerly Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Norwich-Westerly Road
8.59 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Lisbon and Mostly Sunny near Stonington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lisbon to Stonington?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Stonington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Lisbon and 13.5 miles from Stonington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Lisbon and Mostly Sunny near Stonington.
Stop Ideas Near North Stonington
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 North Stonington.
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Westerly station
Mystic station
New London Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and Stonington. Straight-line distance: 19.31 mi (31.08 km).
#1 Lisbon
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 4,238 |
| Coordinates | 41.6039900, -72.0117400 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stonington
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 874 |
| Coordinates | 41.3359300, -71.9059000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stonington (-71.9059, 41.33593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
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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