Origin
Vernon, CT
Evening in Vernon on Thursday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
18°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernon, CT to South Coventry, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernon, CT
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South Coventry, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Vernon, CT to South Coventry, CT covers 12.2 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, US 44, Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Vernon, CT to South Coventry, CT covers 12.2 miles and takes about 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near US 6; US 44 / Boston Turnpike.
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 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (US 6; US 44 / Boston Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 6; US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 6; US 44 / Boston Turnpike
Turn left onto US 6; US 44 / Boston Turnpike
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 6; US 44
Take the ramp onto US 6; US 44 toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
7
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
3
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CT 31 / Main Street
Turn right onto CT 31 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Vernon, CT and South Coventry, CT, road signs point toward Providence and Mansfield.
Providence
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
|
via US 6; US 44
Mansfield
4 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 44
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| US 44 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Lake Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Cider Mill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Boston Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon, CT and South Coventry, CT.
1
Start on Washington Street
119 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Continue on Lake Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
3
Continue on Lake Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Street
4
Turn left onto Cider Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cider Mill Road
5
Turn left onto US 6; US 44
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Boston Turnpike
6
Take the ramp onto US 6; US 44
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6; US 44
Toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
7
Take the exit onto US 44
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 44
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Turn right onto CT 31
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
CT 31
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Boston Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
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: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
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
South Coventry, CT
Evening in South Coventry on Thursday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
38 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Vernon, CT to South Coventry, CT covers 12.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, US 44, Lake Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Vernon, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (US 6; US 44 / Boston Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 6; US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Vernon, CT and South Coventry, CT, road signs point toward Providence and Mansfield.
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