How far is Old Lyme, CT from Colchester, CT?
The driving distance from Old Lyme, CT to Colchester, CT is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Lyme and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Lyme and Colchester.
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Start on the route
10 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Library Lane
63 m · 17 sec · Library Lane
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Turn left onto Lyme Street
1199 ft · 43 sec · Lyme Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Road
1603 ft · 1 min · Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shore Road
2287 ft · 45 sec · Shore Road
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Continue on Neck Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Neck Road
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Continue on Hamburg Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Hamburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Norwich Salem Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Norwich Salem Road
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Continue on East Haddam Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Haddam Road
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Take the exit left toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight right
1819 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 16: East Haddam, Colchester
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
2056 ft · 46 sec · Linwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
136 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lebanon Avenue
40 m · 7 sec · Lebanon Avenue
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Turn right onto Hayward Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · Hayward Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hayward Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Lyme and Colchester.
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.
CT 11 North
Take the exit left toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
7.71 mi · 00h 09m
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 Old Lyme and Sunny near Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Lyme to Colchester?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Old Lyme and 11.2 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Old Lyme and Sunny near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
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Old Saybrook station
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Mystic station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Lyme and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 17.95 mi (28.88 km).
#1 Old Lyme
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,280 |
| Coordinates | 41.3159300, -72.3289700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colchester
Town in the U.
| Population | 15,774 |
| Coordinates | 41.5756500, -72.3320300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colchester (-72.33203, 41.57565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.40 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
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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