How far is Orange, CT from Putnam, CT?
The driving distance from Orange, CT to Putnam, CT is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 55m.
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.
Census-designated place and village in East Lyme, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange and Putnam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange and Putnam.
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Start on Orange Center Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Orange Center Road
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Turn left onto Old Tavern Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Tavern Road
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Boston Post Road
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Continue on Congress Avenue
89 m · 7 sec · Congress Avenue
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Columbus Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Avenue
1077 ft · 23 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
35.6 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Drive
1591 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kennedy Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Drive
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Turn right onto Pomfret Street
100 m · 6 sec · Pomfret Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
28 m · 4 sec · 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 Orange and Putnam.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Orange and Sunny near Putnam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange to Putnam?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Niantic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Orange and 47.7 miles from Putnam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orange and Sunny near Putnam.
Stop Ideas Near Niantic
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 Niantic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Putnam. Straight-line distance: 72.56 mi (116.77 km).
#1 Orange
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,882 |
| Coordinates | 41.2784300, -73.0256600 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Putnam
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 9,372 |
| Coordinates | 41.9151000, -71.9089600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Putnam (-71.90896, 41.9151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.40 | $14.77 | $29.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $16.86 | $33.73 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $18.30 | $36.59 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $21.68 | $43.36 |
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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