How far is Norwich, CT from Colchester, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Colchester, CT is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Norwich and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and Colchester.
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Start on Courthouse Square
8 m · 3 sec · Courthouse Square
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2
Turn slight right onto Main Street
90 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Street
41 m · 2 sec · Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Street
45 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Bath Street
119 m · 10 sec · Bath Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2656 ft · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 354: Parum Road
1413 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Parum Road
1791 ft · 38 sec · Parum Road
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Lebanon Avenue
40 m · 7 sec · Lebanon Avenue
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Turn right onto Hayward Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · Hayward Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hayward Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and Colchester.
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.
CT 2 West
Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Norwich and Sunny near Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Colchester?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Norwich and 8.1 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.51 one way or $5.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwich and Sunny near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 13.71 mi (22.07 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colchester
Town in the U.
| Population | 15,774 |
| Coordinates | 41.5756500, -72.3320300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colchester (-72.33203, 41.57565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
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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