How far is Plainfield, CT from Norwich, CT?
The driving distance from Plainfield, CT to Norwich, CT is about 18.5 miles (29.7 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 46m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Norwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Norwich.
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Start on Norwich Road
1 km · 1 min · Norwich Road
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Turn left onto Lathrop Road
822 ft · 19 sec · Lathrop Road
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Take the ramp right
929 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 97: Taftville, Occum
1276 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 97: Taftville, Occum
59 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Taftville-Occum Road
1 mi · 2 min · Taftville-Occum Road
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Continue on Norwich Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Norwich Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Norwich Avenue
2070 ft · 46 sec · Norwich Avenue
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Continue on Boswell Avenue
2980 ft · 1 min · Boswell Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Viaduct Street
1948 ft · 1 min · Viaduct Street
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Turn right onto Courthouse Square
74 m · 5 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and Norwich.
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.
Lathrop Road
Merge slight left
9.92 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 Plainfield and Sunny near Norwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Norwich?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 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 8.3 miles from Plainfield and 10.2 miles from Norwich.
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 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plainfield and Sunny near Norwich.
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 Plainfield and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 13.4 mi (21.57 km).
#1 Plainfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 15,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.6764900, -71.9150700 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.40 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
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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