How far is Coventry, CT from Norwich, CT?

The driving distance from Coventry, CT to Norwich, CT is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.52 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.7 mi
33.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.7 mi
Kilometers
33.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.52 mi
Kilometers
37.85 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Coventry
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coventry
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Norwich
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coventry
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
South Windham
CT

Village in the United States

From Coventry
11.9 mi
00h 20m
To Norwich
11.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coventry and Norwich.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coventry and Norwich.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Higgins Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Higgins Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stafford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stafford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    138 m · 13 sec · West Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Valley Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    750 ft · 17 sec · Jackson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Street

    643 ft · 17 sec · South Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1514 ft · 37 sec · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Windham Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Windham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 32

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Route 32

  12. 12

    Continue on Franklin Turnpike

    1160 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on West Town Street

    1944 ft · 27 sec · West Town Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East, CT 32 South: Norwich

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South

    2890 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Street

    1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway

    610 ft · 16 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    153 m · 18 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive

    773 ft · 25 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coventry and Norwich.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 32
7.07 mi · 30%
Windham Road
4.51 mi · 19%
Main Street
3.59 mi · 15%
CT 2 East
2.31 mi · 10%
Valley Street
1.31 mi · 6%
Stafford Road
1.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 32

Continue on Route 32

7.07 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Windham
00h 20m from Coventry
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Norwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coventry to Norwich?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Coventry and 11.7 miles from Norwich.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Norwich is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near South Windham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Windham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Windham.

BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

30 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

New London Union Station

37 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

41 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

44 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coventry and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 20.7 mi (33.31 km).

Coventry

#1 Coventry

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population12,389
Coordinates41.7701000, -72.3050800
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Norwich

#2 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.305028, 41.770121)
End: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.55
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.27 $6.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.86 $4.03 $8.06
Diesel $6.00 $4.98 $9.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Coventry and Norwich. The current time is 02:59:16.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.