How far is Norwich, CT from North Haven, CT?

The driving distance from Norwich, CT to North Haven, CT is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.11 mi
01h 17m
Flight
41.61 mi
66.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.61 mi
Kilometers
66.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.11 mi
Kilometers
98.35 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 9:08 PM EDT
Return by in Norwich
Thu, Oct 15, 10:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwich
2026-10-15T19:51
Arrive North Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 9:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwich
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Westbrook
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Norwich
30.5 mi
00h 38m
To North Haven
30.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
North Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Today
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and North Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    8 m · 10 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    101 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    52 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    696 ft · 26 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive

    34 m · 4 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    139 m · 21 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Side Boulevard

    1247 ft · 24 sec · West Side Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    38.2 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point

    1059 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Frontage Road

    2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1795 ft · 32 sec · Forbes Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Townsend Avenue

    1291 ft · 26 sec · Townsend Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Fairmont Avenue

    542 ft · 14 sec · Fairmont Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Farren Avenue

    2266 ft · 50 sec · Farren Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Ferry Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Ferry Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 22: North Haven

    1369 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Clintonville Road

    569 ft · 18 sec · Clintonville Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salem Turnpike
50.4 mi · 82%
I 91 North
5.65 mi · 9%
East Ferry Street
1.22 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Farren Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Frontage Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 38m from Norwich
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norwich and Sunny near North Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwich to North Haven?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Norwich and 30.6 miles from North Haven.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwich and Sunny near North Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Westbrook

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

6 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

31 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

37 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and North Haven. Straight-line distance: 41.61 mi (66.96 km).

Norwich

#1 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
North Haven

#2 North Haven

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population23,556
Coordinates41.3909300, -72.8595400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwich (-72.07591, 41.52426)
End: North Haven (-72.85954, 41.39093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$19.00
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $9.50 $19.00
Mid-grade $5.02 $10.84 $21.68
Premium $5.45 $11.76 $23.52
Diesel $6.45 $13.94 $27.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwich and North Haven. The current time is 19:51:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.