Origin
Eastford, CT
Afternoon in Eastford on Saturday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eastford, CT to Putnam, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastford, CT
David Kanigan
Putnam, CT
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Trip Overview
Eastford, CT to Putnam, CT is 11.1 miles and takes about 18m via Brayman Hollow Road/Boston Turnpike/Putnam Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region and Connecticut, making it a straightforward local drive. The route is primarily composed of local roads with a small percentage on highway, offering a relatively quick connection between these two towns. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion or as a connecting leg to a larger New England adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brayman Hollow Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Boston Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Putnam Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Pomfret Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Eastford Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Deerfield Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Colony Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brayman Hollow Road
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastford, CT and Putnam, CT.
1
Start on Old Colony Road
41 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Colony Road
2
Turn left onto CT 198
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastford Road
3
Turn left onto CT 244
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Boston Turnpike
4
Continue on CT 244
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Brayman Hollow Road
5
Turn slight left onto CT 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Deerfield Road
6
Continue on US 44
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Putnam Road
7
Continue on US 44
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomfret Street
8
Turn right onto Main Street
93 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — 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
|
CT 198 / Eastford Road
Turn left onto CT 198 / Eastford Road
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 244 / Boston Turnpike
Turn left onto CT 244 / Boston Turnpike
Navigation decision point
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Boston Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Putnam, CT
Afternoon in Putnam on Saturday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
42 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
18m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 11.1-mile journey. With only an 18% highway share, you'll spend most of your time navigating local roadways like Brayman Hollow Road, Boston Turnpike, and Putnam Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles on Brayman Hollow Road. This route is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, sweeping stretches, so be prepared to adjust your steering and attention frequently as you make your way to Putnam.
Only 18% 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: 3.7 mi on Brayman Hollow Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 early in the drive near CT 198 / Eastford Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eastford, CT to Putnam, CT is easy. At 18m with 18% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 198 / Eastford Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CT 244 / Boston Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Brayman Hollow Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 in tolls one way, starting with Boston Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 (CT 198 / Eastford Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CT 244 / Boston Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Putnam, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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