Origin
Ledyard, CT
Morning in Ledyard on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ledyard, CT to Poquonock Bridge, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ledyard, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Poquonock Bridge, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Ledyard, CT to Poquonock Bridge, CT is 7.1 miles and takes about 13m via North Road, Center Groton Road, and Newtown Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays entirely within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward hop perfect for a short excursion or as part of a larger travel plan. You'll mostly be on surface roads, making it an easy, local drive rather than a major transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Center Groton Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Newtown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fort Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Colonel Ledyard Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ray Holdridge Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Road
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ledyard, CT and Poquonock Bridge, CT.
1
Start on Ray Holdridge Circle
64 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ray Holdridge Circle
2
Turn right onto Colonel Ledyard Highway
297 ft
·
15 sec
·
Colonel Ledyard Highway
3
Turn left onto CT 117
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Center Groton Road
4
Continue on CT 117
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Road
5
Turn straight onto CT 117
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Newtown Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fort Hill Road
7
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Central Avenue
8
Enter roundabout
32 ft
·
1 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Colonel Ledyard Highway
Turn right onto Colonel Ledyard Highway
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 117 / Center Groton Road
Turn left onto CT 117 / Center Groton Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 1 / Fort Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Fort Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Poquonock Bridge, CT
Morning in Poquonock Bridge on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely surface roads with 0% highway. Your longest continuous stretch on a single road will be about 3.3 miles, which occurs on North Road. You can expect consistent surface road driving for the entire 7.1 miles. Be prepared for typical local road conditions, as opposed to highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on North Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Colonel Ledyard Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Colonel Ledyard Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 117 / Center Groton Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 1 / Fort Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Ledyard, CT
Full guide →Ledyard is a town in Connecticut. It is home to one of the largest casinos in the world, Foxwoods, but you don't have to be 21 to have fun in this town! It also includes the village of Mashantucket. Nearby you can find the Mystic Seaport Museum, the Mystic Aquarium, Nathan Lester House and Sawmill Park.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on North Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Colonel Ledyard Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 117 / Center Groton Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 1 / Fort Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Poquonock Bridge, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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