How far is Norwich, CT from East Hampton, CT?

The driving distance from Norwich, CT to East Hampton, CT is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.95 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.35 mi
35.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.35 mi
Kilometers
35.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.95 mi
Kilometers
41.77 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Return by in Norwich
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwich
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive East Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwich
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Colchester
CT

Town in the U.

From Norwich
12.9 mi
00h 18m
To East Hampton
13 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and East Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and East Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    8 m · 3 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    90 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bath Street

    119 m · 10 sec · Bath Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2656 ft · 2 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford

    14.1 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 16: East Haddam, Colchester

    1374 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Middletown Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Middletown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Colchester Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Colchester Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and East Hampton.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
14.1 mi · 54%
Middletown Road
6.13 mi · 24%
Colchester Avenue
3.12 mi · 12%
Broadway
0.96 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 18m from Norwich
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norwich and Mostly Sunny near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwich to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Norwich and 13 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norwich and Mostly Sunny near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Colchester

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

31 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

32 mi away
27 Water Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

33 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

36 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 22.35 mi (35.97 km).

Norwich

#1 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,747
Coordinates41.5759300, -72.5025900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwich (-72.07591, 41.52426)
End: East Hampton (-72.50259, 41.57593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $6.00 $5.52 $11.03

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwich and East Hampton. The current time is 02:48:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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