How far is Woodstock, CT from Vernon, CT?
The driving distance from Woodstock, CT to Vernon, CT is about 35.5 miles (57.1 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 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodstock and Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock and Vernon.
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Start on Route 169
3.3 mi · 6 min · Route 169
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Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Lawson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Buckley Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Buckley Highway
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Take the ramp left
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 30: Vernon Center
852 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Hartford Turnpike
1423 ft · 36 sec · Hartford Turnpike
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Turn left onto Dobson Road
2264 ft · 55 sec · Dobson Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1900 ft · 52 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock and Vernon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Buckley Highway
Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
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 Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodstock to Vernon?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 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 17.7 miles from Woodstock and 17.8 miles from Vernon.
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 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 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 Woodstock and Sunny near Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Union
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 Union.
Springfield Union Station
Windsor Locks
Union Station
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 27.51 mi (44.27 km).
#1 Woodstock
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,834 |
| Coordinates | 41.9484300, -71.9739600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernon
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 29,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.8187100, -72.4795300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon (-72.47953, 41.81871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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