How far is New Milford, CT from Norwich, CT?

The driving distance from New Milford, CT to Norwich, CT is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
94.63 mi
01h 44m
Flight
69 mi
111.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69 mi
Kilometers
111.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.63 mi
Kilometers
152.29 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Thu, Oct 15, 2:46 PM EDT
Return by in New Milford
Thu, Oct 15, 4:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Milford
2026-10-15T13:01
Arrive Norwich
Thu, Oct 15, 2:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Milford
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
West Hartford
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Milford
45.3 mi
00h 52m
To Norwich
49.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Milford and Norwich.

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    1445 ft · 21 sec · East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Lane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New Milford Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Bantam Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Torrington Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Litchfield Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · New Litchfield Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Litchfield Street

    1443 ft · 27 sec · Litchfield Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    114 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Morgan Street

    961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 84 East: Boston

    823 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2553 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East: Norwich

    1092 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 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 New Milford 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
37.6 mi · 40%
Litchfield Turnpike
15.2 mi · 16%
Albany Avenue
6.76 mi · 7%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 6%
Litchfield Road
3.51 mi · 4%
Torrington Road
3.13 mi · 3%
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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hartford
00h 52m from New Milford
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Milford 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 Milford to Norwich?

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from New Milford and 49.3 miles from Norwich.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.69 one way or $29.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Milford and Sunny near Norwich.

Stop Ideas Near West Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

5 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

13 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

19 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 69 mi (111.04 km).

New Milford

#1 New Milford

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,683
Coordinates41.5770400, -73.4084500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Norwich

#2 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-73.408521, 41.577055)
End: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.64 L · about $14.69
Round trip
$29.37
6.68 gal · 25.28 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $14.69 $29.37
Mid-grade $5.02 $16.76 $33.53
Premium $5.45 $18.19 $36.37
Diesel $6.45 $21.55 $43.11

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Milford and Norwich. The current time is 13:01:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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