How far is Norwich, CT from Watertown, CT?

The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Watertown, CT is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.99 mi
01h 33m
Flight
54.18 mi
87.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.18 mi
Kilometers
87.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.99 mi
Kilometers
112.63 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watertown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:35 PM EDT
Return by in Norwich
Thu, Oct 15, 7:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwich
2026-10-15T16:01
Arrive Watertown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Glastonbury
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From Norwich
34.9 mi
00h 46m
To Watertown
35.1 mi
00h 46m

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
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    8 m · 3 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    90 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bath Street

    119 m · 10 sec · Bath Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2656 ft · 2 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford

    37.3 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North

    2938 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4: Farmington

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road

    1236 ft · 30 sec · Scott Swamp Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Swamp Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Street

    2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Terryville Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, CT 254: Thomaston, Watertown

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
37.3 mi · 53%
I 84 West
9 mi · 13%
Main Street
6.07 mi · 9%
US 6 West
5.8 mi · 8%
Farmington Avenue
3.74 mi · 5%
Scott Swamp Road
2.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glastonbury
00h 46m from Norwich
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norwich and Sunny near Watertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Glastonbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Norwich and 35.1 miles from Watertown.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 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 Watertown.

Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

9 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

16 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 54.18 mi (87.19 km).

Norwich

#1 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

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

#2 Watertown

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population21,517
Coordinates41.6062100, -73.1181700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwich (-72.07591, 41.52426)
End: Watertown (-73.11817, 41.60621)

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
9.35 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
4.94 gal · 18.7 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Watertown. The current time is 16:01:39.

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.