How far is Thompson, CT from Sterling, CT?
The driving distance from Thompson, CT to Sterling, CT is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson and Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson and Sterling.
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Start on Thompson Road
22 m · 7 sec · Thompson Road
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Turn right onto Thompson Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Thompson Hill Road
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Take the ramp left
920 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 14: Moosup, Central Village
1652 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
943 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Ward Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Ward Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sterling Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sterling Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sterling Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thompson and Sterling.
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.
Thompson Hill Road
Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
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 Thompson and Sunny near Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thompson to Sterling?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 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?
Danielson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Thompson and 11.7 miles from Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thompson and Sunny near Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Danielson
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 Danielson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 17.44 mi (28.06 km).
#1 Thompson
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,371 |
| Coordinates | 41.9587100, -71.8625700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,764 |
| Coordinates | 41.7076000, -71.8286800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sterling (-71.82868, 41.7076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
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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