Origin
Windham, CT
Late night in Windham on Tuesday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windham, CT to Sterling, 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
33m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windham, CT
David Kanigan
Sterling, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Trip Overview
This short, 19.3-mile drive from Windham, CT to Sterling, CT is easily manageable in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a budget-friendly $3. Given its brevity and local road character, this route doesn't necessitate an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule. It's a straightforward hop within the Northeast region of Connecticut.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Black Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Sterling Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Huntington Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Scotland Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Palmer Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Ward Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Westminster Road
— 4.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windham, CT and Sterling, CT.
1
Start on CT 14
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Scotland Road
2
Continue on CT 14
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Huntington Road
3
Continue on CT 14; CT 97
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
4
Continue on CT 14
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Westminster Road
5
Continue on CT 14
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Lovell Lane
6
Turn left onto CT 14
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Black Hill Road
7
Continue on CT 14
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
School Street
8
Continue on CT 12; CT 14
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on CT 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
10
Continue on CT 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ward Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto CT 14
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on CT 14
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Sterling Road
13
Arrive at destination
CT 14
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CT 14 / Black Hill Road
Turn left onto CT 14 / Black Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CT 14 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 14 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Sterling, CT
Late night in Sterling on Tuesday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
23 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
33m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its profile. With 0% highway share, you'll be on familiar territory for the entire 19.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles along Westminster Road. Expect to navigate through a series of local roads, including Westminster Road, Black Hill Road, and Sterling Road, suggesting a more intimate journey through the Connecticut landscape rather than a high-speed transit. This driving experience will likely involve more frequent adjustments and a closer look at the surrounding areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Westminster Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near CT 14 / Black Hill Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Windham, CT to Sterling, CT is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (CT 14 / Black Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (CT 14 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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 4.9 miles on Westminster 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: at 10.7 miles (CT 14 / Black Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (CT 14 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sterling, 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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