How far is Southbury, CT from Norwich, CT?
The driving distance from Southbury, CT to Norwich, CT is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southbury and Norwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southbury and Norwich.
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Start on Main Street North
1369 ft · 25 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on Main Street North
830 ft · 22 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto I 84 East: Waterbury
2574 ft · 1 min
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4
Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden
2821 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
132 m · 15 sec
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Continue on I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
1998 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich
1622 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2125 ft · 33 sec
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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 Southbury 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 Southbury and Sunny near Norwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southbury to Norwich?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Southbury and 39.3 miles from Norwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southbury and Sunny near Norwich.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill
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 Rocky Hill.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southbury and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 58.92 mi (94.83 km).
#1 Southbury
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,496 |
| Coordinates | 41.4814800, -73.2131700 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $15.08 | $30.17 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
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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