How far is Woodstock, CT from Norwich, CT?

The driving distance from Woodstock, CT to Norwich, CT is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.77 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.78 mi
47.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.78 mi
Kilometers
47.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.77 mi
Kilometers
62.39 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Thu, Oct 15, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Thu, Oct 15, 7:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-10-15T17:44
Arrive Norwich
Thu, Oct 15, 6:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Moosup
CT

Census designated place

From Woodstock
19.4 mi
00h 26m
To Norwich
19.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Woodstock Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 169

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 169

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Somers Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Somers Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodstock Avenue West

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    2494 ft · 1 min · Woodstock Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    731 ft · 24 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kennedy Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 97: Taftville, Occum

    1276 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 97: Taftville, Occum

    59 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Taftville-Occum Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Taftville-Occum Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Norwich Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Norwich Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Norwich Avenue

    2070 ft · 46 sec · Norwich Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Boswell Avenue

    2980 ft · 1 min · Boswell Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Viaduct Street

    1948 ft · 1 min · Viaduct Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Courthouse Square

    74 m · 5 sec · Courthouse Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennedy Drive
28.8 mi · 74%
North Main Street
1.82 mi · 5%
Norwich Avenue
1.53 mi · 4%
Somers Turnpike
1.46 mi · 4%
Route 169
1.42 mi · 4%
Taftville-Occum Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kennedy Drive

Merge slight left

26.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moosup
00h 26m from Woodstock
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodstock and Sunny near Norwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Moosup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Woodstock and 19.4 miles from Norwich.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moosup

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

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

BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

29 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Westerly station

37 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kingston station

37 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

41 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 29.78 mi (47.92 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,834
Coordinates41.9484300, -71.9739600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Norwich

#2 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodstock (-71.97396, 41.94843)
End: Norwich (-72.07591, 41.52426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
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
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.05
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Mid-grade $5.02 $6.88 $13.75
Premium $5.45 $7.46 $14.92
Diesel $6.45 $8.84 $17.68

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Norwich. The current time is 17:44:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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