How far is Poquonock Bridge, CT from Colchester, CT?
The driving distance from Poquonock Bridge, CT to Colchester, CT is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poquonock Bridge and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poquonock Bridge and Colchester.
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Start on the route
16 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Midway Oval
632 ft · 30 sec · Midway Oval
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Turn right onto Vergennes Court
127 m · 24 sec · Vergennes Court
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Turn left onto Fort Hill Road
3043 ft · 55 sec · Fort Hill Road
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Continue on Poquonnock Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poquonnock Road
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Continue on Long Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Route 12
117 m · 8 sec · Route 12
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Take the exit slight right
2997 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
1265 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
4.3 mi · 8 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartford-New London Turnpike
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Continue on New London Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hartford Road
22 m · 1 sec · Hartford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hartford Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road
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Continue on New London Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 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 Poquonock Bridge 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.
Hartford Turnpike
Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
4.27 mi · 00h 08m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poquonock Bridge to Colchester?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Montville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Poquonock Bridge and 13.1 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Poquonock Bridge and Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Montville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poquonock Bridge and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 22.51 mi (36.23 km).
#1 Poquonock Bridge
Census designated place
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.3451000, -72.0248000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colchester
Town in the U.
| Population | 15,774 |
| Coordinates | 41.5756500, -72.3320300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hayward Avenue (-72.331811, 41.575728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
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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