How far is Plymouth, CT from Norwich, CT?

The driving distance from Plymouth, CT to Norwich, CT is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
65.09 mi
01h 18m
Flight
51.5 mi
82.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.5 mi
Kilometers
82.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.09 mi
Kilometers
104.76 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Thu, Oct 15, 3:14 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Oct 15, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-10-15T13:56
Arrive Norwich
Thu, Oct 15, 3:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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 Center
CT

Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States

From Plymouth
30.9 mi
00h 39m
To Norwich
34.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    7 m · 7 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 44 sec · Canal Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Park Street

  7. 7

    Continue on School Street

    1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Newington

    2899 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 175: Newington

    1137 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Cedar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Wells Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Wells Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South

    2890 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  25. 25

    Continue on Union Street

    1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Broadway

    610 ft · 16 sec · Broadway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    153 m · 18 sec · Market Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive

    773 ft · 25 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
33.8 mi · 52%
Pine Street
4.94 mi · 8%
Maple Street
2.96 mi · 5%
CT 72 East
2.88 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.82 mi · 4%
Cedar Street
2.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 East

Keep slight right

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glastonbury Center
00h 39m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Norwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Plymouth and 34.1 miles from Norwich.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury Center

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

10 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

17 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 51.5 mi (82.88 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,552
Coordinates41.6720400, -73.0528900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Norwich

#2 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-73.052955, 41.672031)
End: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.23
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $10.11 $20.23
Mid-grade $5.02 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $5.45 $12.52 $25.05
Diesel $6.45 $14.84 $29.68

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 Plymouth and Norwich. The current time is 13:56:00.

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.