How far is Norwich, CT from Monroe, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Monroe, CT is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and Monroe.
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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
52 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
696 ft · 26 sec · Water Street
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Merge slight left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive
34 m · 4 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive
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Continue on Washington Street
139 m · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Side Boulevard
1247 ft · 24 sec · West Side Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 13 min
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12
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
1059 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Frontage Road
2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
84 m · 5 sec · State Street
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Continue on Union Avenue
778 ft · 19 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2591 ft · 50 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto Cellini Place
107 m · 18 sec · Cellini Place
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Turn right onto Forest Road
1 mi · 2 min · Forest Road
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Turn left onto Derby Avenue
1354 ft · 23 sec · Derby Avenue
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Continue on Derby Turnpike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Derby Turnpike
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Derby Avenue
1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2609 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1295 ft · 32 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Howe Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Howe Avenue
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Continue on Leavenworth Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Leavenworth Road
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Continue on Shelton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Shelton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Monroe Turnpike
9 m · 1 sec · Monroe Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Turnpike
1208 ft · 27 sec · Monroe Turnpike
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Turn left onto Fan Hill Road
117 m · 11 sec · Fan Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fan Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and Monroe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Salem Turnpike
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Norwich and Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Monroe?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Norwich and 36.4 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.26 one way or $22.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwich and Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 60.09 mi (96.71 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.3326000, -73.2073400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-73.20734, 41.3326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.40 | $11.26 | $22.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
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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