How far is Wethersfield, CT from Norwich, CT?

The driving distance from Wethersfield, CT to Norwich, CT is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.32 mi
00h 41m
Flight
32.55 mi
52.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.32 mi
Kilometers
63.28 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Sun, Jul 26, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Wethersfield
Sun, Jul 26, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wethersfield
2026-07-26T01:19
Arrive Norwich
Sun, Jul 26, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wethersfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Colchester
CT

Town in the U.

From Wethersfield
19.7 mi
00h 20m
To Norwich
19.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wethersfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Sunday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    140 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hart Street

    1411 ft · 1 min · Hart Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Great Meadow Road

    20 m · 4 sec · Great Meadow Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 91 South: New Haven

    825 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2301 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    2755 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South

    2890 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Union Street

    1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway

    610 ft · 16 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    153 m · 18 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive

    773 ft · 25 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
33.8 mi · 86%
CT 3 North
2.77 mi · 7%
Broadway
0.69 mi · 2%
I 91 South
0.59 mi · 2%
Downtown
0.55 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 20m from Wethersfield
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wethersfield and Sunny near Norwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Wethersfield and 19.6 miles from Norwich.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Colchester, 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 Colchester.

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

31 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

32 mi away
27 Water Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

33 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

36 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wethersfield and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 32.55 mi (52.39 km).

Wethersfield

#1 Wethersfield

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population25,884
Coordinates41.7142700, -72.6525900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Norwich

#2 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.652676, 41.714278)
End: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.20 $12.39
Premium $4.86 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $6.00 $8.34 $16.67

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 · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Wethersfield and Norwich. The current time is 01:19:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.