How far is Ellington, CT from Norwich, CT?

The driving distance from Ellington, CT to Norwich, CT is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.98 mi
01h 02m
Flight
33.18 mi
53.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.18 mi
Kilometers
53.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.98 mi
Kilometers
62.74 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Sat, May 30, 5:28 AM EDT
Return by in Ellington
Sat, May 30, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellington
2026-05-30T04:26
Arrive Norwich
Sat, May 30, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellington
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
Mansfield City
CT

City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Ellington
20.3 mi
00h 31m
To Norwich
18.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Ellington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3153 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Street

    565 ft · 20 sec · West Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Union Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    2180 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Reservoir Road

    2240 ft · 1 min · Reservoir Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East: Boston

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

    1450 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Merrow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Tolland Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Storrs Road

    917 ft · 18 sec · Storrs Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Stafford Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Stafford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    138 m · 13 sec · West Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Valley Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    750 ft · 17 sec · Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Street

    643 ft · 17 sec · South Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1514 ft · 37 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Windham Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Windham Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 32

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Route 32

  23. 23

    Continue on Franklin Turnpike

    1160 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on West Town Street

    1944 ft · 27 sec · West Town Street

  25. 25

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

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

    2890 ft · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  28. 28

    Continue on Union Street

    1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Broadway

    610 ft · 16 sec · Broadway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    153 m · 18 sec · Market Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive

    773 ft · 25 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellington 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stafford Road
8.7 mi · 22%
Route 32
7.07 mi · 18%
Windham Road
4.51 mi · 12%
I 84 East
3.53 mi · 9%
Merrow Road
2.32 mi · 6%
CT 2 East
2.31 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Stafford Road

Turn right onto Stafford Road

8.7 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield City
00h 31m from Ellington
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ellington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Norwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Mansfield City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Ellington and 18.8 miles from Norwich.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ellington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Norwich.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield City

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

35 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

36 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

37 mi away
One Union Place
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

41 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellington and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 33.18 mi (53.4 km).

Ellington

#1 Ellington

Town in Connecticut

Population16,652
Coordinates41.9039900, -72.4698100
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Norwich

#2 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.469828, 41.903848)
End: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellington and Norwich. The current time is 04:26:01.

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.