How far is Norwich, CT from New London, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to New London, CT is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and New London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and New London.
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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
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 32: New London
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Mohegan Avenue Parkway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Mohegan Avenue Parkway
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Turn straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Eugene O'Neill Drive
1391 ft · 27 sec · Eugene O'Neill Drive
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Turn right onto Governor Winthrop Boulevard
706 ft · 18 sec · Governor Winthrop Boulevard
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Turn left onto Meridian Street
113 m · 19 sec · Meridian Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street
88 m · 11 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Huntington Street
51 m · 6 sec · Huntington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Huntington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and New London.
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.
Salem Turnpike
Merge slight left
5.65 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.
Sunny leaving Norwich and Sunny near New London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to New London?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 7.2 miles from Norwich and 7.3 miles from New London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwich and Sunny near New London.
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.
New London Union Station
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Mystic station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and New London. Straight-line distance: 11.71 mi (18.85 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New London
City in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 26,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.3556500, -72.0995200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: New London (-72.09952, 41.35565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 | $4.40 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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