How far is Norwich, CT from Plainfield, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Plainfield, CT is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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 Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and Plainfield.
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Start on Courthouse Square
8 m · 3 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
90 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
17 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1262 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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5
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Boswell Avenue
2980 ft · 1 min · Boswell Avenue
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7
Continue on Norwich Avenue
2023 ft · 45 sec · Norwich Avenue
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Continue on Norwich Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Norwich Avenue
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Continue on Taftville-Occum Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Taftville-Occum Road
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Take the ramp left
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lathrop Road
796 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Lathrop Road
1262 ft · 33 sec · Lathrop Road
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Turn right onto Norwich Road
1 km · 1 min · Norwich Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norwich Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and Plainfield.
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.
Taftville-Occum Road
Merge slight left
9.94 mi · 00h 11m
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 Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Norwich and 8.3 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.55 one way or $5.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwich and Sunny near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lisbon
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 Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 13.4 mi (21.57 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 15,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.6764900, -71.9150700 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-71.91507, 41.67649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
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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