How far is Norwich, CT from Cromwell, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Cromwell, CT is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and Cromwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and Cromwell.
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Start on Courthouse Square
8 m · 3 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
90 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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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
14.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 16: East Haddam, Colchester
1374 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Middletown Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on Colchester Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Colchester Avenue
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Continue on Middletown Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Middletown Avenue
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Turn left onto West High Street
1.3 km · 59 sec · West High Street
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Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road
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Continue on Marlborough Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Saint John's Square
1101 ft · 38 sec · Saint John's Square
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 99: Cromwell, Rocky Hill
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wall Street
16 m · 2 sec · Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and Cromwell.
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
14.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norwich and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cromwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Cromwell?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Norwich and 18.3 miles from Cromwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norwich and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cromwell.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
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Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Cromwell. Straight-line distance: 29.84 mi (48.03 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cromwell
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,772 |
| Coordinates | 41.5951000, -72.6453700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cromwell (-72.64537, 41.5951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.95 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
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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