How far is Norwich, CT from Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Hartford, CT is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
41.4 mi
00h 45m
Flight
35.54 mi
57.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.54 mi
Kilometers
57.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.4 mi
Kilometers
66.63 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Sat, May 30, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Norwich
Sat, May 30, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwich
2026-05-30T01:53
Arrive Hartford
Sat, May 30, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Marlborough
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Norwich
20.5 mi
00h 22m
To Hartford
20.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph N
Destination
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.2 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Street

    556 ft · 14 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on American Row

    160 m · 18 sec · American Row

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1863 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue

    3000 ft · 1 min · Capitol Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Armory Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
38.2 mi · 92%
Broadway
0.96 mi · 2%
Capitol Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.41 mi · 1%
State Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

CT 2 West

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

38.2 mi · 00h 47m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlborough
00h 22m from Norwich
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Norwich and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Norwich and 20.9 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Norwich and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Marlborough

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

24 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

29 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 Hartford. Straight-line distance: 35.54 mi (57.19 km).

Norwich

#1 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

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

#2 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.19
Diesel $6.00 $8.76 $17.51

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwich and Hartford. The current time is 01:53:13.

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.