How far is Farmington, CT from Norwich, CT?

The driving distance from Farmington, CT to Norwich, CT is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
50.49 mi
00h 54m
Flight
41.33 mi
66.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.33 mi
Kilometers
66.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.49 mi
Kilometers
81.25 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Mon, May 25, 3:31 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington
Mon, May 25, 4:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-05-25T14:37
Arrive Norwich
Mon, May 25, 3:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Terramuggus
CT

Census designated place

From Farmington
25.2 mi
00h 27m
To Norwich
25.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Farmington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Wolcott as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
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 Farmington and Norwich.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2939 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    84 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Farmington Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Farmington Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Hartford, Waterbury

    2556 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yankee Expressway

    1686 ft · 29 sec · Yankee Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East: Norwich

    1092 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

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

    2890 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Union Street

    1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway

    610 ft · 16 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    153 m · 18 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive

    773 ft · 25 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
37.6 mi · 74%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.53 mi · 15%
I 84 East
1.27 mi · 3%
Farmington Avenue
0.87 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.69 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.67 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terramuggus
00h 27m from Farmington
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Farmington 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 Farmington to Norwich?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Terramuggus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Farmington and 25.2 miles from Norwich.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Farmington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Norwich.

Stop Ideas Near Terramuggus

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

28 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 Farmington and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 41.33 mi (66.51 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population25,496
Coordinates41.7198200, -72.8320400
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Norwich

#2 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.83192, 41.719755)
End: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.74 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.04
3.56 gal · 13.48 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.02 $14.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.93 $15.87
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.29
Diesel $6.00 $10.67 $21.35

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 Farmington and Norwich. The current time is 14:37:13.

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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.