How far is Norwich, CT from Farmington, CT?

The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Farmington, CT is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.47 mi
01h 05m
Flight
41.33 mi
66.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.33 mi
Kilometers
66.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.47 mi
Kilometers
81.22 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Mon, May 25, 2:58 PM EDT
Return by in Norwich
Mon, May 25, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwich
2026-05-25T13:53
Arrive Farmington
Mon, May 25, 2:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwich
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Terramuggus
CT

Census designated place

From Norwich
25.2 mi
00h 32m
To Farmington
25.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
Farmington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Wolcott as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and Farmington.

  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

    37.3 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North

    2938 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4: Farmington

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3120 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
37.3 mi · 74%
I 84 West
9 mi · 18%
CT 4
1.02 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.96 mi · 2%
Farmington Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 West

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

37.3 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terramuggus
00h 32m from Norwich
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norwich and Rain Showers Likely near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Farmington?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Terramuggus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Norwich and 25.3 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norwich and Rain Showers Likely near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Terramuggus

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 41.33 mi (66.51 km).

Norwich

#1 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population25,496
Coordinates41.7198200, -72.8320400
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwich (-72.07591, 41.52426)
End: Farmington (-72.83204, 41.71982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.74 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.04
3.56 gal · 13.48 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.02 $14.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.93 $15.87
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.29
Diesel $6.00 $10.67 $21.35

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwich and Farmington. The current time is 13:53:36.

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.