How far is East Hartford, CT from Norwich, CT?

The driving distance from East Hartford, CT to Norwich, CT is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.47 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.92 mi
52.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.92 mi
Kilometers
52.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.47 mi
Kilometers
68.35 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Mon, May 25, 3:29 PM EDT
Return by in East Hartford
Mon, May 25, 4:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hartford
2026-05-25T14:43
Arrive Norwich
Mon, May 25, 3:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hartford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Marlborough
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From East Hartford
20.6 mi
00h 23m
To Norwich
21.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Memorial Day
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hartford and Norwich.

  1. 1

    Start on Tolland Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tolland Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Burnside Avenue

    2062 ft · 40 sec · Burnside Avenue

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on High Street

    1640 ft · 30 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward CT 2 East: Norwich

    878 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

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

    2890 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Union Street

    1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway

    610 ft · 16 sec · Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    153 m · 18 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive

    773 ft · 25 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hartford 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
35.3 mi · 83%
Main Street
2.24 mi · 5%
Tolland Street
1.22 mi · 3%
Broadway
0.69 mi · 2%
Downtown
0.55 mi · 1%
Burnside Avenue
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 East

Keep slight right

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlborough
00h 23m from East Hartford
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Norwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hartford to Norwich?

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from East Hartford and 21.9 miles from Norwich.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Norwich.

Stop Ideas Near Marlborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marlborough, 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 Marlborough.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

24 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

29 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hartford and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 32.92 mi (52.98 km).

East Hartford

#1 East Hartford

Town of the United States

Population49,630
Coordinates41.7823200, -72.6120300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Norwich

#2 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Tolland Street (-72.611976, 41.782185)
End: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.67 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.83
3 gal · 11.34 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.92 $11.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.69 $13.37
Premium $4.86 $7.29 $14.57
Diesel $6.00 $9.00 $17.99

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hartford and Norwich. The current time is 14:43:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.