How far is Sterling, CT from Windham, CT?
The driving distance from Sterling, CT to Windham, CT is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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 Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and Windham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Windham.
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Start on Sterling Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sterling Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on East Main Street
3196 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1419 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto School Street
1998 ft · 48 sec · School Street
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Continue on Black Hill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Black Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lovell Lane
2823 ft · 50 sec · Lovell Lane
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Continue on Westminster Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Westminster Road
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Continue on Palmer Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
2 mi · 3 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Scotland Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scotland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling and Windham.
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.
Westminster Road
Continue on Westminster Road
4.89 mi · 00h 07m
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 Sterling and Sunny near Windham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling to Windham?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Canterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Sterling and 10.2 miles from Windham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling and Sunny near Windham.
Stop Ideas Near Canterbury
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 Canterbury.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Windham. Straight-line distance: 16.94 mi (27.27 km).
#1 Sterling
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,764 |
| Coordinates | 41.7076000, -71.8286800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Windham
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,463 |
| Coordinates | 41.6998200, -72.1570200 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scotland Road (-72.157018, 41.699797)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
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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