How far is Norwich, CT from Stratford, CT?

The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Stratford, CT is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
69.93 mi
01h 30m
Flight
59.65 mi
95.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.65 mi
Kilometers
95.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.93 mi
Kilometers
112.54 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stratford
Thu, Oct 15, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Norwich
Thu, Oct 15, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwich
2026-10-15T20:44
Arrive Stratford
Thu, Oct 15, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Clinton
CT

Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

From Norwich
34.9 mi
00h 45m
To Stratford
35 mi
00h 45m

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
Stratford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Shelton as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and Stratford.

  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

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1, CT 110: Ferry Boulevard, East Main Street

    1412 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Ferry Boulevard

    17 m · 1 sec · Ferry Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Ferry Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ferry Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Stratford Avenue

    711 ft · 23 sec · Stratford Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    563 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wells Place

    634 ft · 33 sec · Wells Place

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Street

    64 m · 12 sec · East Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jane Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Jane Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jane Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salem Turnpike
66.6 mi · 95%
West Main Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Ferry Boulevard
0.86 mi · 1%
US 1
0.27 mi
West Side Boulevard
0.24 mi
Main Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Salem Turnpike

Merge slight left

54.4 mi · 01h 09m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 45m from Norwich
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norwich and Sunny near Stratford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Stratford?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Norwich and 35 miles from Stratford.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwich and Sunny near Stratford.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

13 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

37 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Stratford. Straight-line distance: 59.65 mi (95.99 km).

Norwich

#1 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Stratford

#2 Stratford

Town in Connecticut

Population51,660
Coordinates41.1845400, -73.1331700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwich (-72.07591, 41.52426)
End: Stratford (-73.13317, 41.18454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $5.02 $12.40 $24.79
Premium $5.45 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $6.45 $15.94 $31.88

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 Stratford. The current time is 20:44:26.

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.