How far is Vernon, CT from Norwich, CT?
The driving distance from Vernon, CT to Norwich, CT is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
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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 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 Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Norwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Norwich.
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Start on Washington Street
36 m · 3 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Cider Mill Road
3275 ft · 1 min · Cider Mill Road
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Turn left onto Boston Turnpike
2859 ft · 50 sec · Boston Turnpike
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Take the ramp straight toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway
6 mi · 11 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway
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Continue on Trumbull Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Trumbull Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Trumbull Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Trumbull Highway
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Continue on Lebanon Road
4 mi · 7 min · Lebanon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 32
2009 ft · 35 sec · Route 32
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Continue on Franklin Turnpike
1160 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on West Town Street
1944 ft · 27 sec · West Town Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East, CT 32 South: Norwich
2.3 mi · 3 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 Vernon 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.
US 6
Take the ramp straight toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
7.55 mi · 00h 11m
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 Vernon and Sunny near Norwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vernon to Norwich?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Vernon and 16.3 miles from Norwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vernon and Sunny near Norwich.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 29.12 mi (46.86 km).
#1 Vernon
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 29,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.8187100, -72.4795300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
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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