How far is Woodstock, CT from Franklin, CT?
The driving distance from Woodstock, CT to Franklin, CT is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodstock and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock and Franklin.
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Start on Route 169
1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 169
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Continue on Route 169
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 169
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Continue on Pomfret Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Pomfret Street
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Turn right onto Averill Road
2595 ft · 44 sec · Averill Road
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Turn right onto Mashamoquet Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Mashamoquet Road
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Turn left onto Hampton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hampton Road
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Continue on Pomfret Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Pomfret Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Old Route 6
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Old Route 6
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hampton Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road
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Continue on Willimantic Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2275 ft · 32 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto North Windham Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Windham Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Road
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Continue on Windham Center Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windham Center Road
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Turn left onto Windham Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windham Road
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Continue on Route 32
3.5 mi · 6 min · Route 32
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Turn right onto Meeting House Hill Road
1381 ft · 1 min · Meeting House Hill Road
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Turn left onto Pound Hill Road
43 m · 6 sec · Pound Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pound Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock and Franklin.
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.
Pomfret Street
Continue on Pomfret Street
3.5 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Woodstock and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodstock to Franklin?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Woodstock and 16.5 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodstock and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
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 Hampton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.35 km).
#1 Woodstock
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,834 |
| Coordinates | 41.9484300, -71.9739600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,914 |
| Coordinates | 41.6089900, -72.1459100 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-72.14591, 41.60899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
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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