How far is Norwich, CT from New Canaan, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to New Canaan, CT is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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.
City in Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and New Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and New Canaan.
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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
50.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road
2609 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
21.8 mi · 28 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
546 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto New Canaan Avenue
115 m · 7 sec · New Canaan Avenue
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Continue on New Norwalk Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Norwalk Road
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Turn left onto East Avenue
2925 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
74 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
728 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and New Canaan.
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
50.7 mi · 01h 03m
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 Mostly Sunny near New Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to New Canaan?
The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
North Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Norwich and 46 miles from New Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwich and Mostly Sunny near New Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near North Branford
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 North Branford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and New Canaan. Straight-line distance: 78.09 mi (125.68 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Canaan
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 20,115 |
| Coordinates | 41.1467600, -73.4948400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Canaan (-73.49484, 41.14676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $14.25 | $28.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $16.26 | $32.52 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $20.91 | $41.82 |
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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