How far is Thompson, CT from Eastford, CT?

The driving distance from Thompson, CT to Eastford, CT is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
15.43 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.83 mi
19.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.83 mi
Kilometers
19.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.43 mi
Kilometers
24.83 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Thompson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thompson
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Eastford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thompson
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 Thompson
7.7 mi
00h 13m
To Eastford
7.7 mi
00h 13m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thompson Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Thompson Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Mechanics Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mechanics Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto School Street

    3067 ft · 54 sec · School Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    912 ft · 18 sec · Front Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pomfret Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pomfret Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Putnam Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Putnam Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Brayman Hollow Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Eastford Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Eastford Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Colony Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Old Colony Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Colony Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thompson 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brayman Hollow Road
3.69 mi · 24%
Boston Turnpike
2.05 mi · 13%
Putnam Road
1.9 mi · 12%
Thompson Road
1.69 mi · 11%
Pomfret Street
1.67 mi · 11%
Riverside Drive
1.21 mi · 8%
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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pomfret
00h 13m from Thompson
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 7.7 miles from Thompson and 7.7 miles from Eastford.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

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 Thompson and Eastford. Straight-line distance: 11.83 mi (19.04 km).

Thompson

#1 Thompson

Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,371
Coordinates41.9587100, -71.8625700
Altitude181
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: Thompson (-71.86257, 41.95871)
End: Eastford (-72.0798, 41.90204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $2.13
Round trip
$4.26
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.13 $4.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.41 $4.81
Premium $4.86 $2.62 $5.25
Diesel $6.00 $3.24 $6.48

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 Thompson and Eastford. The current time is 00:20:54.

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.