How far is North Branford, CT from Norwich, CT?
The driving distance from North Branford, CT to Norwich, CT is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Branford and Norwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Branford and Norwich.
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Start on the route
31 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Foxon Road
62 m · 11 sec · Foxon Road
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Turn left onto Notch Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Notch Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boston Post Road
70 m · 4 sec · Boston Post Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Boston Post Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Boston Post Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
29 mi · 34 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 North Branford 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
29 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving North Branford and Sunny near Norwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Branford to Norwich?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Old Lyme is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from North Branford and 23.7 miles from Norwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 $7.34 one way or $14.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Branford and Sunny near Norwich.
Stop Ideas Near Old Lyme
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 Old Lyme.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Branford and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 38.31 mi (61.65 km).
#1 North Branford
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 14,066 |
| Coordinates | 41.3276000, -72.7673200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $9.09 | $18.19 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
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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