How far is West Hartford, CT from Norwich, CT?
The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Norwich, CT is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and Norwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Norwich.
-
1
Start on North Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
-
2
Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
143 m · 19 sec · South Main Street
-
3
Continue on South Main Street
562 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
-
4
Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue
-
5
Turn slight right onto Asylum Avenue
52 m · 5 sec · Asylum Avenue
-
6
Continue on Asylum Street
941 ft · 22 sec · Asylum Street
-
7
Continue on Ford Street
134 m · 12 sec · Ford Street
-
8
Turn left onto Pearl Street
2311 ft · 56 sec · Pearl Street
-
9
Continue on State Street
566 ft · 14 sec · State Street
-
10
Continue straight
5 mi · 8 min
-
11
Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
-
12
Keep slight left
13.8 mi · 16 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South
2890 ft · 2 min
-
14
Turn slight left onto Broadway
3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway
-
15
Continue on Union Street
1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street
-
16
Turn right onto Broadway
610 ft · 16 sec · Broadway
-
17
Turn right onto Main Street
101 m · 7 sec · Main Street
-
18
Turn slight left onto Market Street
153 m · 18 sec · Market Street
-
19
Turn left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive
773 ft · 25 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford 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.
State Street
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving West Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Norwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Norwich?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 22 miles from West Hartford and 23.6 miles from Norwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around West Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly 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 West Hartford and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 38.11 mi (61.34 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
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 · May 30, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.