How far is Norwich, CT from West Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to West Haven, CT is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and West Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and West Haven.
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Start on Courthouse Square
8 m · 10 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
101 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Market Street
52 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
696 ft · 26 sec · Water Street
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Merge slight left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive
34 m · 4 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive
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Continue on Washington Street
139 m · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Side Boulevard
1247 ft · 24 sec · West Side Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight left
42.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Downtown, West Haven
1072 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
1610 ft · 39 sec · Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
1007 ft · 23 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
2176 ft · 53 sec · Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto New Street
537 ft · 28 sec · New Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and West Haven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Salem Turnpike
Merge slight left
42.2 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Norwich and Mostly Sunny near West Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to West Haven?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 29 miles from Norwich and 29 miles from West Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Norwich and Mostly Sunny near West Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Westbrook
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 Westbrook.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Wallingford station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and West Haven. Straight-line distance: 48.43 mi (77.94 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Haven
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 54,367 |
| Coordinates | 41.2706500, -72.9470500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-72.947195, 41.270616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.09 | $16.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.29 | $24.59 |
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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