How far is Norwich, CT from Ellington, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Ellington, CT is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and Ellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and Ellington.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 32 North: Franklin, Willimantic
1443 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Turnpike
1160 ft · 15 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on Route 32
7.1 mi · 12 min · Route 32
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Continue on Windham Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Windham Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1514 ft · 43 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto South Street
643 ft · 11 sec · South Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
750 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Valley Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Avenue
138 m · 18 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Stafford Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Stafford Road
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Turn left onto Storrs Road
939 ft · 17 sec · Storrs Road
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Continue on Tolland Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike
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Continue on Merrow Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Hartford
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 31: Rockville, Coventry
1270 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Reservoir Road
1679 ft · 50 sec · Reservoir Road
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Continue on Grove Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Grove Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2180 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Union Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto West Street
565 ft · 12 sec · West Street
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Continue on West Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
3153 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and Ellington.
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.
Stafford Road
Continue on Stafford Road
8.7 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norwich and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Ellington?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Mansfield City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Norwich and 20.2 miles from Ellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Norwich and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ellington.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield City
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 Mansfield City.
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Hartford Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Ellington. Straight-line distance: 33.18 mi (53.4 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 16,652 |
| Coordinates | 41.9039900, -72.4698100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellington (-72.46981, 41.90399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
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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