How far is Vernon, CT from Woodstock, CT?

The driving distance from Vernon, CT to Woodstock, CT is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.35 mi
00h 51m
Flight
27.51 mi
44.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Vernon.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.51 mi
Kilometers
44.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.35 mi
Kilometers
56.89 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM EDT
Return by in Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 3:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernon
2026-10-15T13:50
Arrive Woodstock
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vernon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Union
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Vernon
17.6 mi
00h 25m
To Woodstock
17.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Vernon Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Thursday
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
Woodstock Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Woodstock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Woodstock.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    1900 ft · 52 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Dobson Road

    1310 ft · 42 sec · Dobson Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East: Boston

    1339 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 190: Union

    1056 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Buckley Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bigelow Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Lawson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Route 169

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Route 169

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 169

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon and Woodstock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
19.8 mi · 56%
Old Turnpike Road
6.33 mi · 18%
Route 169
3.33 mi · 9%
Bigelow Hollow Road
2.28 mi · 6%
Buckley Highway
1.91 mi · 5%
Lawson Road
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 25m from Vernon
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vernon and Sunny near Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vernon to Woodstock?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Vernon and 17.7 miles from Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vernon and Sunny near Woodstock.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union, 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 Union.

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

38 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

40 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Windsor station

43 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 27.51 mi (44.27 km).

Vernon

#1 Vernon

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population29,400
Coordinates41.8187100, -72.4795300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Woodstock

#2 Woodstock

Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,834
Coordinates41.9484300, -71.9739600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Vernon (-72.47953, 41.81871)
End: Woodstock (-71.97396, 41.94843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $5.50
Round trip
$10.99
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $5.50 $10.99
Mid-grade $5.02 $6.27 $12.55
Premium $5.45 $6.81 $13.61
Diesel $6.45 $8.07 $16.13

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vernon and Woodstock. The current time is 13:50:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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