How far is New Canaan, CT from Norwich, CT?
The driving distance from New Canaan, CT to Norwich, CT is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Canaan and Norwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Canaan and Norwich.
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Start on Elm Street
50 m · 9 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
844 ft · 26 sec · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
787 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue
2657 ft · 47 sec · East Avenue
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Turn right onto New Norwalk Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Norwalk Road
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Continue on New Canaan Avenue
1894 ft · 47 sec · New Canaan Avenue
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Take the ramp left
871 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
21.6 mi · 29 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
1092 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
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Continue on East Street
647 ft · 17 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 82: Downtown Norwich
1324 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Salem Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Chelsea Harbor Drive
1568 ft · 54 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Canaan and Norwich.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Canaan and Sunny near Norwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Canaan to Norwich?
The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
North Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from New Canaan and 45.4 miles from Norwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Canaan and Sunny near Norwich.
Stop Ideas Near North Branford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Branford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Canaan and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 78.09 mi (125.68 km).
#1 New Canaan
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 20,115 |
| Coordinates | 41.1467600, -73.4948400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $14.07 | $28.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $16.06 | $32.12 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $17.42 | $34.85 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $20.65 | $41.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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