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Trip from Greenwich, CT to Norwich, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

100 mi

161 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Greenwich, CT, CT

Greenwich, CT

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city in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Norwich, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwich, CT to Norwich, CT covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 395, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50 miles from Greenwich, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 100 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 100 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.9 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 81.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Field Point Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Field Point Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Field Point Road

Turn left onto Field Point Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 North: New Haven
8
44.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 46 Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
6
44.9 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | Long Wharf Drive

Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
86.4 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | I 395

Take the exit onto I 395 toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 76 Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Greenwich, CT to Norwich, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Plainfield along the way.

Plainfield

86.4 mi in | ~1h 53m | via I 395

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 81.9 mi 1h 44m
I 395 11 mi 12m
West Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
Forbes Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Long Wharf Drive 0.9 mi 2m
Frontage Road 0.7 mi <1m
Salem Turnpike 0.7 mi 1m
Chelsea Harbor Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 81.9 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, CT and Norwich, CT.

1

Start on West Elm Street

53 ft · 5 sec · West Elm Street
2

Turn left onto Field Point Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Field Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sound View Drive
4

Continue on Arch Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Arch Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
6

Merge onto I 95

44 mi · 59 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 1 min
Exit 46 Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

0.9 mi · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Street
10

Turn right onto US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Water Street
11

Continue on US 1

1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
12

Turn right onto US 1

0.7 mi · 48 sec · Frontage Road
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 North
14

Merge onto I 95

38 mi · 44 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit onto I 395

11 mi · 12 min · I 395
Exit 76 Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 11 Toward CT 82: Downtown Norwich
17

Turn right onto CT 82

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salem Turnpike
18

Continue on CT 82

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
19

Turn right onto CT 2

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive
20

Arrive at destination

Courthouse Square

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50 miles from Greenwich, CT, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50 miles or 1h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norwich, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Greenwich, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greenwich, CT

This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Greenwich, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 81.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50 mi from Greenwich, CT · 1h 10m into the drive

city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milford, CT

50 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Commack, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milford, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.1 miles from Greenwich, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Norwich, CT

The final approach into Norwich, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Norwich, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 13.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.10 one way

$32.20 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $17.71 $35.43
premium $4.86 $19.15 $38.30
diesel $5.61 $22.08 $44.16

Estimated Tolls: $0.05

Salem Turnpike (0.7 mi) $0.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30 0 $10.50 $4.80
Efficient EV 25 0 $8.75 $4.00
EV Truck/SUV 40 0 $14.00 $6.40

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greenwich, CT

Afternoon in Greenwich on Thursday

Local time

4:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norwich, CT

Afternoon in Norwich on Thursday

Local time

4:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 10m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Greenwich, CT to Norwich, CT covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 395, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50 miles from Greenwich, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Field Point Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Greenwich, CT to Norwich, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Plainfield along the way.

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