How far is Seymour, CT from Norwich, CT?

The driving distance from Seymour, CT to Norwich, CT is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
79.25 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.52 mi
84.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.52 mi
Kilometers
84.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.25 mi
Kilometers
127.54 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Return by in Seymour
Thu, Oct 15, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-10-15T16:00
Arrive Norwich
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
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 Seymour
33.2 mi
00h 41m
To Norwich
46 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bank Street

    571 ft · 13 sec · Bank Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Derby Street

    1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street

  3. 3

    Continue on New Haven Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Seymour Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Seymour Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Amity Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Whalley Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway

    773 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Continue on Elm Street

    2952 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Street

    2261 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield

    11 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 82: Downtown Norwich

    1324 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Salem Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chelsea Harbor Drive

    1568 ft · 54 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
38.3 mi · 48%
I 395 North
11 mi · 14%
Amity Road
3.4 mi · 4%
Whalley Avenue
2.86 mi · 4%
Seymour Road
2.53 mi · 3%
New Haven Road
1.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

38.1 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 41m from Seymour
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Seymour and Sunny near Norwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 33.2 miles from Seymour and 46 miles from Norwich.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Seymour and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 52.52 mi (84.53 km).

Seymour

#1 Seymour

Town in Connecticut

Population16,326
Coordinates41.3967600, -73.0759400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Norwich

#2 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Bank Street (-73.075894, 41.396834)
End: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.59 L · about $12.31
Round trip
$24.62
5.6 gal · 21.18 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $12.31 $24.62
Mid-grade $5.02 $14.05 $28.11
Premium $5.45 $15.25 $30.49
Diesel $6.45 $18.07 $36.14

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 Seymour and Norwich. The current time is 16:00:28.

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.