How far is Norwich, CT from Groton, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Groton, CT is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
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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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and Groton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and Groton.
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Start on Courthouse Square
8 m · 10 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
101 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Market Street
153 m · 18 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive
531 ft · 21 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive
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Turn right onto Water Street
93 m · 16 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Laurel Hill Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Laurel Hill Avenue
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Continue on Laurel Hill Road
1.3 mi · 1 min · Laurel Hill Road
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Continue on Military Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Military Highway
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Continue on Route 12
4.8 mi · 9 min · Route 12
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Continue on Long Hill Road
909 ft · 22 sec · Long Hill Road
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
996 ft · 20 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2121 ft · 44 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
96 m · 20 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1121 ft · 24 sec · North Street
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Continue on Mitchell Street
2610 ft · 55 sec · Mitchell Street
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Turn right onto Ledyard Avenue
616 ft · 33 sec · Ledyard Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Smith Street
8 m · 1 sec · Smith Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smith Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and Groton.
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.
Military Highway
Continue on Military Highway
4.88 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Norwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Groton?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Uncasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Norwich and 7 miles from Groton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Norwich is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Uncasville
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 Uncasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Groton. Straight-line distance: 12.04 mi (19.37 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Groton
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 38,258 |
| Coordinates | 41.3501000, -72.0784100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groton (-72.07841, 41.3501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
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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