How far is South Windsor, CT from Norwich, CT?
The driving distance from South Windsor, CT to Norwich, CT is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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 Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Windsor and Norwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Windsor and Norwich.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
3247 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Road
2848 ft · 1 min · Chapel Road
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Turn right onto John Fitch Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · John Fitch Boulevard
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Continue on Ellington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ellington Road
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Continue on King Street
911 ft · 22 sec · King Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on High Street
1640 ft · 30 sec · High Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward CT 2 East: Norwich
878 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South
2890 ft · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto Broadway
3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Union Street
1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
610 ft · 16 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
101 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Market Street
153 m · 18 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive
773 ft · 25 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive
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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 South Windsor 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving South Windsor and Sunny near Norwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Windsor to Norwich?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from South Windsor and 22 miles from Norwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Windsor and Sunny near Norwich.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
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 Marlborough.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Windsor and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 34.93 mi (56.21 km).
#1 South Windsor
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,102 |
| Coordinates | 41.8237100, -72.6212000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
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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