How far is Willimantic, CT from Norwich, CT?
The driving distance from Willimantic, CT to Norwich, CT is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willimantic and Norwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willimantic and Norwich.
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Start on the route
44 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
59 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Street
643 ft · 17 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1514 ft · 37 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Windham Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Windham Road
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Continue on Route 32
7.1 mi · 12 min · 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 Willimantic 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.
Route 32
Continue on Route 32
7.07 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willimantic to Norwich?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Willimantic and 8.3 miles from Norwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willimantic and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 14.58 mi (23.46 km).
#1 Willimantic
Town in the U.
| Population | 17,737 |
| Coordinates | 41.7106500, -72.2081300 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.95 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
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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