How far is Norwich, CT from Plainville, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Plainville, CT is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and Plainville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and Plainville.
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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 2 toward Franklin Street
41 m · 2 sec · Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Street
45 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Bath Street
119 m · 10 sec · Bath Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2656 ft · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
37.3 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North
2938 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4: Farmington
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto New Britain Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · New Britain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Britain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and Plainville.
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.
CT 2 West
Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
37.3 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 Plainville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Plainville?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Terramuggus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Norwich and 27 miles from Plainville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.35 one way or $16.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwich and Sunny near Plainville.
Stop Ideas Near Terramuggus
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 Terramuggus.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Plainville. Straight-line distance: 41.73 mi (67.16 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainville
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 17,486 |
| Coordinates | 41.6745400, -72.8581600 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainville (-72.85816, 41.67454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $9.54 | $19.07 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
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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