How far is Sterling, CT from Woodstock, CT?
The driving distance from Sterling, CT to Woodstock, CT is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and Woodstock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Woodstock.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Take the ramp right
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 3 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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Drive
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
731 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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Continue on Somers Turnpike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Somers Turnpike
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Continue on Route 169
1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 169
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 169
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling and Woodstock.
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.
Prospect Street
Keep slight left
9.78 mi · 00h 11m
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 Woodstock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling to Woodstock?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Killingly Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Sterling and 13.2 miles from Woodstock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling and Sunny near Woodstock.
Stop Ideas Near Killingly Center
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 Killingly Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 18.24 mi (29.36 km).
#1 Sterling
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,764 |
| Coordinates | 41.7076000, -71.8286800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodstock
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,834 |
| Coordinates | 41.9484300, -71.9739600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwich Worcester Turnpike (-71.97424, 41.948326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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 18m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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