Origin
Norwich, CT
Late night in Norwich on Wednesday
Local time
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwich, CT to Ellington, CT
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
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6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwich, CT
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Ellington, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norwich, CT to Ellington, CT covers 40.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stafford Road, Route 32, Windham Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Stafford Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.50 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.2 miles from Norwich, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Norwich, CT to Ellington, CT covers 40.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stafford Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.7 miles (CT 2; CT 32): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (CT 32): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Franklin Street
Enter roundabout onto Franklin Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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CT 2; CT 32
Turn left onto CT 2; CT 32 toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Har...
6
4.1 mi into trip
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~6m in
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CT 32
Take the exit onto CT 32 toward CT 32 North: Franklin, Willimantic
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35A
Toward CT 32 North: Franklin, Willimantic
6
35 mi into trip
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~57m in
Take the exit toward CT 31: Rockville, Coventry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 67
Toward CT 31: Rockville, Coventry
6
36.3 mi into trip
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~1h in
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CT 74 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 74 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norwich, CT and Ellington, CT, road signs point toward Willimantic and Coventry.
Willimantic
4.1 mi in
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~6m
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via CT 32
Coventry
35 mi in
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~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford Road | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Route 32 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Windham Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| I 84 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Merrow Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| CT 2 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Stafford Road
— 8.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich, CT and Ellington, CT.
1
Start on Courthouse Square
25 ft
·
2 sec
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Courthouse Square
2
Turn slight right onto Main Street
295 ft
·
6 sec
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Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Franklin Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Continue on Franklin Street
146 ft
·
6 sec
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Franklin Street
5
Turn left onto Bath Street
391 ft
·
9 sec
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Bath Street
6
Continue on Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Broadway
7
Turn right onto CT 2; CT 32
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Washington Street
8
Turn left onto CT 2; CT 32
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 2; CT 32
Toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
9
Take the exit onto CT 32
0.3 mi
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52 sec
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CT 32
Exit 35A
Toward CT 32 North: Franklin, Willimantic
10
Turn right onto CT 32
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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Franklin Turnpike
11
Continue on CT 32
7.1 mi
·
11 min
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Route 32
12
Continue on CT 32
4.5 mi
·
7 min
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Windham Road
13
Continue on CT 32
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Pleasant Street
14
Turn right onto South Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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South Street
15
Continue on Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Jackson Street
16
Turn left onto Valley Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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Valley Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto West Avenue
453 ft
·
17 sec
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West Avenue
18
Turn right onto CT 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
19
Continue on CT 32
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Stafford Road
20
Turn left onto CT 195
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Storrs Road
21
Continue on CT 195
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tolland Turnpike
22
Continue on CT 195
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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Merrow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 84 West: Hartford
24
Merge onto I 84
3.3 mi
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3 min
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I 84
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 67
Toward CT 31: Rockville, Coventry
26
Turn right onto CT 31
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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Reservoir Road
27
Continue on CT 31
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Grove Street
28
At end of road, turn left onto CT 74
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on CT 74
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Union Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto CT 83
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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West Street
31
Continue on CT 83
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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West Road
32
Turn left onto CT 286
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
CT 286
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 20.2 miles from Norwich, CT, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 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 40.4 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.2 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ellington, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Norwich, 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 Norwich, CT
This is one driving day of about 40.4 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Norwich, 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 Stafford Road for about 8.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Norwich, CT · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Norwich, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ellington, CT
The final approach into Ellington, 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 Ellington, 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
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Tolland Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.07
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
$7
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Ellington, CT
Late night in Ellington on Wednesday
Local time
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
20 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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Norwich, CT to Ellington, CT covers 40.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stafford Road, Route 32, Windham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Norwich, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.50 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 40.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.7 miles (CT 2; CT 32): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (CT 32): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Norwich, CT and Ellington, CT, road signs point toward Willimantic and Coventry.
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