How far is Putnam, CT from Eastford, CT?

The driving distance from Putnam, CT to Eastford, CT is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.07 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.83 mi
14.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.83 mi
Kilometers
14.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.07 mi
Kilometers
17.82 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Putnam
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putnam
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Eastford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Putnam
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Pomfret
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Putnam
5.5 mi
00h 09m
To Eastford
5.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Putnam Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using South Woodstock as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Eastford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using South Woodstock as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Putnam and Eastford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Putnam and Eastford.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pomfret Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pomfret Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Putnam Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Putnam Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Brayman Hollow Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Eastford Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Eastford Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old Colony Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Old Colony Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Colony Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Putnam and Eastford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brayman Hollow Road
3.69 mi · 33%
Boston Turnpike
2.05 mi · 18%
Putnam Road
1.9 mi · 17%
Pomfret Street
1.67 mi · 15%
Eastford Road
1 mi · 9%
Deerfield Road
0.73 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Brayman Hollow Road

Keep slight right to continue on Brayman Hollow Road

3.69 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pomfret
00h 09m from Putnam
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Putnam and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eastford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Putnam to Eastford?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Pomfret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Putnam and 5.5 miles from Eastford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Putnam and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eastford.

Stop Ideas Near Pomfret

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pomfret, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pomfret.

RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Providence station

46 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

49 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

55 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putnam and Eastford. Straight-line distance: 8.83 mi (14.21 km).

Putnam

#1 Putnam

Town in Connecticut

Population9,372
Coordinates41.9151000, -71.9089600
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Eastford

#2 Eastford

Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,800
Coordinates41.9020400, -72.0798000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Putnam (-71.90896, 41.9151)
End: Eastford (-72.0798, 41.90204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.48 L · about $1.54
Round trip
$3.08
0.78 gal · 2.96 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.54 $3.08
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.74 $3.48
Premium $4.86 $1.89 $3.79
Diesel $6.00 $2.34 $4.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Putnam and Eastford. The current time is 23:37:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.