Trip from Naugatuck, CT to Norwich, CT

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

70.6 mi

114 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 23m ★

6 AM

1h 30m

8 AM

1h 44m

10 AM

1h 35m

12 PM

1h 34m

3 PM

1h 36m

5 PM

1h 43m

8 PM

1h 26m

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

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Naugatuck, CT

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Norwich, CT

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion across Connecticut, this 70.6-mile drive from Naugatuck to Norwich is an efficient choice. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, it is a cost-effective way to transition between these two Northeast locations. You will rely primarily on CT 2, I-91, and I-691 to complete the journey. Since the duration is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the entire route in one go.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

35.3 miles from Naugatuck, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of interstates and state highways, which keeps the pace steady throughout the 1.5-hour duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on CT 2, where you will cover 34.1 miles of road. Because the route prioritizes efficiency over local backroads, expect a straightforward experience designed for getting from point A to point B quickly. It is a functional commute through the Connecticut landscape rather than a winding scenic tour.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

CT 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 70.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

1.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward South Main Street, Waterbury

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 27 Toward South Main Street, Waterbury

19 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1A Toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

32.5 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25-26 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfiel...

32.7 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury

34.9 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CT 2 East: Norwich

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 C Toward CT 2 East: Norwich

Towns Along This Route

Between Naugatuck, CT and Norwich, CT, road signs point toward Springfield and Old Wethersfield.

Springfield

19 mi in | ~26m

Old Wethersfield

32.5 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
CT 2	34.1 mi	41m
I 91	13 mi	15m
I 691	8.1 mi	9m
I 84	4.2 mi	5m
CT 3	1.9 mi	2m
CT 8	1.7 mi	1m
Pearl Lake Road	1.5 mi	2m
Reidville Drive	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: CT 2 — 34.1 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CT 63

22 ft · 8 sec · Cherry Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

335 ft · 5 sec · South Main Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury

Merge onto CT 8

1.7 mi · 1 min · CT 8

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 26 sec

Exit 27 Toward South Main Street, Waterbury Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

111 ft · 3 sec

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Waterbury Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Waterbury Road

Continue on South Main Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Main Street

Turn slight right onto Baldwin Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Baldwin Street

Turn right onto Pearl Lake Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Pearl Lake Road

Continue on Harpers Ferry Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Harpers Ferry Road

Turn right onto Reidville Drive

1.0 mi · 1 min · Reidville Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 84 East: Hartford

Merge onto I 84

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 84

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 53 sec

Exit 27 Toward I 691 East: Meriden Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 691

8.1 mi · 9 min · I 691

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

433 ft · 14 sec

Exit 1A Toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield Use the slight left lane.

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · this road

Exit 11 Toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

Merge onto I 91

13 mi · 15 min · I 91

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 25-26 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 25 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto CT 3

1.9 mi · 2 min · CT 3

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 13 C Toward CT 2 East: Norwich Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto CT 2

0.4 mi · 33 sec · CT 2

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2

19 mi · 22 min · CT 2

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 2

14 mi · 16 min · CT 2

Take the exit onto CT 2; CT 32

0.5 mi · 1 min · CT 2; CT 32

Toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South

Turn slight left onto Broadway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Continue on Union Street

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Union Street

Turn right onto Broadway

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto Main Street

333 ft · 6 sec · Main Street

Turn slight left onto Market Street

503 ft · 18 sec · Market Street

Turn left onto CT 2

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

Arrive at destination

Courthouse Square

Trip Plan

To ensure a smooth journey, try to avoid peak commuting hours when navigating the major interstates like I-91 and I-691. Since this is a 70.6-mile trip with zero mandatory stops, you have the freedom to decide exactly when you want to take a break. Keep your fuel budget of $11 in mind, but remember that prices can fluctuate depending on where you choose to fill up along the highway. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on the transition onto CT 2, as this makes up nearly half of your total mileage. Being prepared for this longer stretch will help you maintain a consistent pace as you head toward Norwich.

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 35.3 miles from Naugatuck, CT, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.1 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 70.6 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.3 miles or 46m 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 15m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Naugatuck, CT

This is one driving day of about 70.6 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Naugatuck, CT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on CT 2 for about 34.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.3 mi from Naugatuck, CT · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

35 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Naugatuck, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.30 one way

$22.60 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$12.39	$24.78
premium	$4.83	$13.42	$26.84
diesel	$5.64	$15.68	$31.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.2	$7.41	$3.39
Efficient EV	17.7	$6.18	$2.82
EV Truck/SUV	28.2	$9.88	$4.52

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Naugatuck, CT

Evening in Naugatuck on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norwich, CT

Evening in Norwich on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

35 mi in

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

1 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

1h 30m 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 Naugatuck, CT to Norwich, CT covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are CT 2, I 91, I 691. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Naugatuck, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.30 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.

Between Naugatuck, CT and Norwich, CT, road signs point toward Springfield and Old Wethersfield.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Norwich, CT

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Naugatuck, CT

Norwich, CT

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 30m on the road

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